How to Use joint custody in a Sentence

joint custody

noun
  • The actress is asking for full legal and joint custody of the kids in her court filing.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Jan. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The exes agreed to joint custody of their children: Benjamin, 14, and Vivian, 11.
    Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
  • Wallen and Indie’s mother split before he was born and share joint custody.
    Melinda Newman, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2023
  • White shares joint custody of Ezer and Dolores with Timlin.
    Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
  • These six joint custody schedules provide almost equal time for the kids with both parents.
    Jennifer Wolf, Parents, 8 July 2024
  • According to the documents, Chelsea filed for joint custody and spousal support from Jeff.
    Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
  • The divorce, which went through without dispute, will see the couple sharing joint custody of their 16-year-old daughter and 15-year-old son.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 July 2024
  • 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
  • Comedian Marlon Wayans has filed for joint custody of his youngest child, Axl.
    Essence, 11 July 2024
  • Bonet has requested joint custody of their children and no spousal support for either side.
    EW.com, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The stars agreed on joint custody following their split after 16 years together.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • According to court papers obtained by TMZ, both parents are asking for joint custody.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 3 May 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • According to the documents, Emily sought joint custody of Waylon, 13.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • According to the documents, Emily is seeking joint custody of Waylon.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Chambers demanded sole physical custody of their two children while Armie pleaded for joint custody.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Costner responded to the petition on Tuesday, also requesting joint custody of the children.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
  • Japan's parliament passed an amendment permitting joint custody, rather than sole custody, of children after divorce.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 May 2024
  • 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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