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An arrangement whereby the mother and the father share the physical and legal custody of a child.See Also: joint custody, maternal custody, sole custody
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Joint custody — is a court order whereby custody of a child is awarded to both parties. Many states recognize two forms of joint custody: joint physical custody, and joint legal custody. In joint physical custody, which is also known as joint physical care,… … Wikipedia
joint custody — see custody b Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. joint custody … Law dictionary
joint custody — custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which two or more people share responsibility. Cf. sole custody. [1975 80] * * * joint custody UK US noun [uncountable] legal an arrangement in which parents who are divorced both have… … Useful english dictionary
joint custody — noun uncount LEGAL an arrangement in which parents who are divorced both have responsibility for taking care of a child and can both give the child a home for some of the time … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
joint custody — custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which two or more people share responsibility. Cf. sole custody. [1975 80] * * * … Universalium
Joint Custody (American Dad!) — Unreferenced|date=October 2007|section called Cultural references Infobox American Dad! episode Title =Joint Custody Series =American Dad! Caption =Jeff sharing a moment with his Dad Season =2 Episode =19 Airdate =May 20, 2007 Production =2AJN24… … Wikipedia
joint custody — /dʒɔɪnt ˈkʌstədi/ (say joynt kustuhdee) noun custody exercised by two or more persons jointly, whether or not either of those persons was a party to the union in which the child was born …
joint custody — UK / US noun [uncountable] legal an arrangement in which parents who are divorced both have responsibility for looking after a child and both give the child a home for some of the time … English dictionary
custody — cus·to·dy n [Latin custodia, from custod custos guardian]: care or control exercised by a person or authority over something or someone: as a: supervision and control over property that usu. includes liability for damage that may occur b: care… … Law dictionary
custody of a child — The legal authority to make decisions affecting a child s interests (legal custody) and the responsibility of taking care of the child (physical custody). When parents separate or divorce, they may share legal and physical custody, or one parent… … Law dictionary
