physical custody

Frequency: 6.06.5 per million words

The right for a parent to have a child live with them.

custodyADJECTIVE + custody

Categories:

physical

Examples (10)

  • The mother was granted physical custody of the children after the divorce.
  • Even without physical custody, the father still has legal rights and visitation.
  • They decided to share joint physical custody, with the child spending equal time in both homes.
  • A judge will determine who gets physical custody based on the child's best interests.
  • He is fighting to gain sole physical custody of his son.
  • The temporary physical custody arrangement will be reviewed in six months.
  • Having physical custody means you are responsible for the child's day-to-day care.
  • The court order clearly outlines the terms of their physical custody agreement.
  • She filed a motion to modify the existing physical custody order.
  • In family law, physical custody is distinct from legal custody, which covers major decision-making.