joint custody
noun
: custody (the legal right to take care of a child) shared by two people
The divorced parents have joint custody.
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Comedian Marlon Wayans has filed for joint custody of his youngest child, Axl.
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Essence, 11 July 2024
The divorce, which went through without dispute, will see the couple sharing joint custody of their 16-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 July 2024
These six joint custody schedules provide almost equal time for the kids with both parents.
—Jennifer Wolf, Parents, 8 July 2024
The exes agreed to joint custody of their children: Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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Essence, 11 July 2024
The divorce, which went through without dispute, will see the couple sharing joint custody of their 16-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 July 2024
These six joint custody schedules provide almost equal time for the kids with both parents.
—Jennifer Wolf, Parents, 8 July 2024
The exes agreed to joint custody of their children: Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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“Joint custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20custody. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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