Noncustodial: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐งโ๐ฆ
noncustodial
[ nษnหkสstษdษชษl ]
legal context
The term 'noncustodial' refers to a situation in which a parent or guardian does not have physical custody of a child, but may have legal rights concerning the child's welfare. This term is often used in child custody cases to denote the parent who has visitation rights but does not live with the child. Noncustodial parents usually share responsibilities with custodial parents, despite not residing with their children. This classification can affect various aspects such as child support, visitation arrangements, and parental rights.
Synonyms
non-residential parent, visitation parent.
Examples of usage
- He is a noncustodial parent who sees his children on weekends.
- The court awarded noncustodial status after reviewing the evidence.
- As a noncustodial parent, she is entitled to visitation rights.
Translations
Translations of the word "noncustodial" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nรฃo custodial
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐ-เคจเคฟเคเคฐเคพเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช nicht custodial
๐ฎ๐ฉ non-kustodian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะบัััะพะดัะฐะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niecustodialny
๐ฏ๐ต ้็ฃ็ฃ็ใช
๐ซ๐ท non custodial
๐ช๐ธ no custodial
๐น๐ท denetimsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ด๋ฆฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ุญุถุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nekustodialnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ nekustodialny
๐จ๐ณ ้็ๆค็
๐ธ๐ฎ nekustodiฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ ekki forsjรก
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะผาะพัััะปัาััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแแฎแแแแซแฆแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoruma olmayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ no custodial
Etymology
The term 'noncustodial' originates from the English language, combining the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with the word 'custodial', which is derived from 'custodial' meaning 'relating to custody'. The word 'custody' itself has Latin roots, coming from 'custodia', which means 'guardianship' or 'protection'. The word has evolved over time to apply specifically within legal contexts involving family law and child custody issues since the late 20th century. Its use increased significantly with the rise of the family court system, emphasizing the rights and roles of parents beyond mere physical presence in the child's life.