Sole Custody

Child Custody & Parenting

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'

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