custody battle

noun

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

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Miller has all;eged his ex-wife has struggled with mental health issues and her allegations against him are meant to aid in a custody battle for their two-year-old daughter. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 As part of the custody battle, thousands of court documents have emerged documenting allegations of verbal and physical abuse from Miller against his ex-wife, his daughter, and drug abuse. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026 Democrats have seen a new opportunity in the northeast Ohio congressional seat as the Republican incumbent has faced mounting pressure over the domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out custody battle with his ex-wife. ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Democrats have seen a new opportunity in his northeast Ohio congressional seat as the Republican incumbent has faced mounting pressure over the domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out custody battle with his ex wife. Mary Clare Jalonick, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for custody battle

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“Custody battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custody%20battle. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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