Noncustodial Parent
The parent who does not have primary physical custody but typically has visitation rights and pays child support.
Example
The noncustodial parent paid support and exercised parenting time every other weekend.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Parent with Minority of Parenting Time.
Jurisdiction Variations
FLORIDA
Minority Time-Sharing Parent
Florida eliminated 'noncustodial parent' language
COLORADO
Non-Residential Parent
Colorado avoids traditional custody labels
Related Terms
custodial-parentvisitation