"Parent custody" is a term used to describe a legal situation where one parent has the responsibility and authority to take care of and make decisions for a child or children. Full definition
The family courts can choose among single parent custody, joint custody, and a de facto custody options based on which support the best interests of the child. (divorcesource.com)
It has been an eye - opener and a lesson on what can happen in a shared parenting custody battle. (parentherald.com)
Treatment responses for alienation, once determined, is not as simple as giving the alienated parent custody. (cnfc.org)