Sole Custody
A custody arrangement where one parent has exclusive legal and/or physical custody of the child.
Example
The court granted her sole custody due to his history of domestic violence.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Sole Decision-Making Responsibility (under 2021 Divorce Act).
Jurisdiction Variations
COLORADO
Sole Decision-Making / Primary Parental Responsibility
Colorado uses allocation of parental responsibilities framework
WASHINGTON
Sole Decision-Making Authority
Washington assigns sole decision-making in parenting plan
MAINE
Sole Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Maine uses 'parental rights and responsibilities'
Related Terms
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