Sole Custody
/ˈsoʊl ˈkʌstədi/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal right granted to one parent to have exclusive physical and legal parental responsibility for a child.
The court awarded sole custody to the mother after the divorce.
Forms
- sole custody
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Commentary
Sole custody differs from joint custody by the exclusivity of parental rights and responsibilities; clarity in drafting should specify whether it includes legal decision-making, physical custody, or both.
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