How to Use joint custody in a Sentence
joint custody
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The actress is asking for full legal and joint custody of the kids in her court filing.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Jan. 2024
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Before Jared's murder, the exes had joint custody and the twins lived half the year with their half-siblings.
—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 6 Oct. 2023
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The exes, who have had a contentious custody battle over the last year and a half, agreed to share joint custody of their two kids, Otis, 9, and Daisy, 7.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2023
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The couple have three children together, teenagers Cayden, Hayes and Grace, and both filed for joint custody of the kids.
—Joseph Wilkinson New York Daily News (tns), al, 7 July 2023
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Wallen and Indie’s mother split before he was born and share joint custody.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2023
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According to the documents, Chelsea filed for joint custody and spousal support from Jeff.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
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The pair also agreed to joint custody of their kids, though the two would live primarily with Clarkson in Los Angeles.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2024
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Bonet has requested joint custody of their children and no spousal support for either side.
—EW.com, 8 Jan. 2024
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The stars agreed on joint custody following their split after 16 years together.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Aug. 2023
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Following their divorce, Pitt and Jolie were granted joint custody over all of the children except for Maddox, who is no longer a minor.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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In 2022, Paschal filed a bill that would weight family court custody decisions toward joint custody.
—Rebecca Griesbach | Rgriesbach@al.com, al, 26 Jan. 2023
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Over a month after Princess Love filed for divorce from Ray J — for the fourth time over the course of their relationship — the singer is asking for joint custody of their kids and that most of their assets be kept separate.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
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According to court papers obtained by TMZ, both parents are asking for joint custody.
—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 3 May 2019
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Bobbi Althoff's husband Cory has filed for divorce from the podcaster, seeking joint custody of their two daughters.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
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Although Hammer and Chambers reached an agreement, their joint custody comes with a few stipulations, one of which pertains to their kids' diet.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
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According to the documents, Emily sought joint custody of Waylon, 13.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
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The former couple split when Samaya was 11 months old and ultimately agreed to a joint custody arrangement after a lengthy custody battle.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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Dennis and the children’s father, former South Carolina state treasurer Ravenel, established a joint custody agreement in the fall of 2019.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
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The legal document, filed in Baltimore Circuit Court, seeks a limited divorce and joint custody of their two children.
—Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2023
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According to the documents, Emily is seeking joint custody of Waylon.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
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Chambers demanded sole physical custody of their two children while Armie pleaded for joint custody.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
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Costner responded to the petition on Tuesday, also requesting joint custody of the children.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
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Japan's parliament passed an amendment permitting joint custody, rather than sole custody, of children after divorce.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 May 2024
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The pair originally agreed to joint custody, but various public battles have made their co-parenting relationship tumultuous at times.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
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