sole custody

American  

noun

Law.

1. custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which one person has sole responsibility.

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Example Sentences

Bell’s father asked a San Francisco family court for sole custody in May 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal

Three years later, the princess won a custody battle that played out in the highest court in the UK, which gave her sole custody of their two children.

From BBC

After her psychiatric hold, Federline says he immediately filed for sole custody, but that set into motion a slew of issues that exacerbated Spears' relationship with their children.

From BBC

The couple fought publicly over custody of their sons and ultimately Federline was given sole custody of the boys.

From BBC

Federline, a dancer, was awarded sole custody in 2008 when Spears was placed under a conservatorship.

From Los Angeles Times