Custodial Arrangement
/ˈkʌstədiəl əˈreɪndʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal agreement or court order defining the care, control, and guardianship of a child following separation or divorce.
The court finalized the custodial arrangement to determine who would have primary custody of the children.
Forms
- custodial arrangement
- custodial arrangements
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Commentary
Often formalized by family courts, custodial arrangements focus on the child's welfare and specify the living and decision-making authority between parents or guardians.
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