joint custody

noun

: custody (the legal right to take care of a child) shared by two people
The divorced parents have joint custody.

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Brittney Griner is seeking joint custody of their child, according to court documents. — Dalila Muata, NBC news, 31 July 2026 The success is all the more remarkable considering Spider-Man’s wonky joint custody corporate stewardship. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 In May 2025, PK responded to the filing by asking for joint custody of their two kids. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Despite Pitt being granted joint custody in 2021, five of the children—Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne—have now chosen to drop his last name. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for joint custody

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“Joint custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20custody. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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joint custody

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custody sense b
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