sole custody

noun

, Law.

1. custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which one person has sole responsibility.

Example Sentences

In May, she dropped the restraining order and request for sole custody of Leo, who is with her most of the time now; Jackson entered the military and is busy with basic training.

From Los Angeles Times

Martinez instead interprets Berry’s sole custody request as a concerted effort to “game the system” and “obtain a trial result by ambush,” bankrupting him in the process, he said in a Friday filing.

From Los Angeles Times

Halle Berry’s ex-husband Olivier Martinez is condemning her recent bid for sole custody of their 10-year-old son.

From Los Angeles Times

But earlier this month, the “Catwoman” star filed for sole custody of their son, Maceo, citing Martinez’s continued refusal to be a “productive and engaged co-parent” and “participate in joint decision making regarding our son,” according to court documents reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

In cases in which domestic violence or abuse by either parent is suspected, the other person will have sole custody, according to the revision.

From Seattle Times