joint custody

American  

noun

Law.

1. custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which two or more people share responsibility.

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Etymology

Origin of joint custody

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

The 41-year-old actress and director, who shares two children with her former fiancé, Jason Sudeikis, purchased her picturesque Studio City, Calif., abode for $5.9 million in March 2023, months before she and her ex hammered out a joint custody settlement for their son, Otis, 11, and daughter, Daisy, 9.

From MarketWatch

He said he wanted joint custody of his daughters and would do everything to prevent the government from sending them to Russia.

From BBC

She filed for divorce in an attempt to gain joint custody of him, but over time, Jentzen Ramirez ceased communication with his mother.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2021, Pitt was granted joint custody after a court battle, but the private judge who oversaw the case was later removed because he did not disclose his business relationships with Pitt's lawyers.

From BBC

In 2021 a judge awarded joint custody of the children to both parents.

From BBC