custody battle

noun

: a legal fight between divorced parents about who will take care of a child

a bitter custody battle

Examples of custody battle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The domestic violence arrest helped to spark a tumultuous custody battle, during which Sangalang raised concerns about Ortiz’s use of opioids. — Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Prosecutors said Carpenter feared Clinton, who was embroiled in a custody battle over the toddler with Carpenter’s parents, planned to adopt her niece and move the family to Arizona. — Greg Smith, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

The two have also been embroiled in a custody battle over the boy. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

That folder, however, appeared to include naked photos of his daughter, adding to the hostilities of the divorce and custody battle. — Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for custody battle

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