Custody Agreement
/ˈkʌstədi əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal contract outlining the terms of care, control, and decision-making authority over a minor child or children, agreed upon by the parties or decreed by the court.
The parents finalized the custody agreement to determine visitation and decision rights.
Forms
- custody agreement
- custody agreements
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Commentary
Typically used in family law, custody agreements are central to resolving child care disputes and can be either negotiated privately or ordered by a court decree.
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