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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In his response, PK pushed back against the reality star’s filing, asking that he be granted joint custody of the two kids.
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The pair requested joint custody for their three children — daughters Honor, 17, and Haven, 13, and son Hayes, 7.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Zara's legal advocate, who had joined the proceedings in October 2023, recommended joint custody.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 May 2025
In response to the divorce filing, Paul asked the court for joint custody over their two children, 11-year-old son Jagger and 9-year-old daughter Phoenix.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The pair requested joint custody for their three children — daughters Honor, 17, and Haven, 13, and son Hayes, 7.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Zara's legal advocate, who had joined the proceedings in October 2023, recommended joint custody.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 May 2025
In response to the divorce filing, Paul asked the court for joint custody over their two children, 11-year-old son Jagger and 9-year-old daughter Phoenix.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Joint custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joint%20custody. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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