Custody Arrangement
/ˈkʌstədi əˌreɪndʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court-approved or agreed plan detailing the legal and physical care of a child after parental separation or divorce.
The custody arrangement specified that the mother had primary physical custody while the father had visitation rights every other weekend.
- (n.) An agreement between parties outlining who holds legal responsibility and decision-making authority over a child.
Their custody arrangement allowed both parents to share joint legal custody.
Forms
- custody arrangement
- custody arrangements
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Commentary
Draft custody arrangements clearly to specify legal and physical custody distinctions and parental responsibilities to reduce future disputes.
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