sole custody

Definition of "sole custody"
  1. A custody setup where only one parent has the right to live with the child and make significant decisions related to the child, such as education, religion, and medical care, while the other parent has visitation rights
How to use "sole custody" in a sentence
  1. The court granted Jenny sole custody of her kids because her spouse was found unfit.
  2. Since he is an addict, she sought sole custody for the safety of their children.
  3. In the divorce agreement, she was awarded sole custody of their three children.

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