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

Whether the result of a car accident, medical malpractice, child custody battle, or other issues, facing a situation where legal support is needed can feel stressful and overwhelming. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 July 2025

At the time, the two were involved in a contentious divorce proceedings and a custody battle. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025

Their photoshoot came years after the conclusion of a contentious custody battle between Rutherford and her ex-husband over Hermés and their daughter Helena. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 July 2025

Since joining the Miami Herald in 1999, he’s covered the federal courts nonstop, from Elian Gonzalez’s custody battle to Alex Rodriguez’s steroid abuse. —Jay Weaver july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025

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