joint custody
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of joint custody
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Before parliament approved the amendment in 2024, Japan was the only G7 country that did not recognise the legal concept of joint custody.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
He said he wanted joint custody of his daughters and would do everything to prevent the government from sending them to Russia.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025
Though April and Hunter’s father had joint custody of Hunter, the boy spent most of his time at his mom’s house.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2024
The former couple wanted to end their public feud and “look forwards,” also in regard to “their joint custody of their child,” Lüders said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
Dennis and the children’s father, former South Carolina state treasurer Ravenel, established a joint custody agreement in the fall of 2019.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2024
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