sole custody
noun
1.
custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which one person has sole responsibility.
Compare
joint custody
.
Examples from the web for
sole custody
If one parent has
sole custody
, additional regulations may apply.
If one parent has
sole custody
and the other parent's whereabouts are not known, carry a copy of the court order.
Two common custodial arrangements are
sole custody
and joint custody.