Temporary Custody
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri ˈkʌstədi/
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- (n.) Short-term legal guardianship or control of a person or property pending final determination or transfer of custody.
The court granted the mother temporary custody of the child during the divorce proceedings.
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Temporary custody is often granted to preserve the status quo until a permanent custody decision is made, requiring clear specification of its duration and limits in legal documents.
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