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

Brielle, as well as Zolciak, 48, and sister Ariana, 24, have been candid about their estrangement from the former NFL star, 37, amid the couple’s divorce and custody battle over their four younger children. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for custody battle

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