Custody Dispute
/ˈkʌstədi dɪˈspjut/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal conflict concerning the care and control of a child or property.
The parents entered into a custody dispute over their daughter after the divorce.
- (n.) A conflict over the right to possess or control a person, often in criminal or juvenile proceedings.
The court held a hearing to resolve the custody dispute involving the juvenile offender.
Forms
- custody dispute
- custody disputes
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Commentary
Typically refers to conflicts over parental rights or care of a minor, but can also apply to possession disputes in other legal contexts like juvenile detention.
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