joint custody

noun

: custody (the legal right to take care of a child) shared by two people

The divorced parents have joint custody.

Examples of joint custody in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Until April 2026, Japan did not have any joint custody system in place; prior that change, children could not be listed on two family registries at once. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

The court had awarded him and Heather joint custody of the kids but gave Joe Shymanski primary physical custody when school was in session. — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

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

Legal Definition

joint custody

see also:

custody sense b