Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
temporary custody
noun
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri ˈkʌstədi/
Definition
Temporary custody refers to the legal arrangement in which a person is given the authority to care for a child for a limited time.
Examples
- The court granted temporary custody to the mother until a final decision could be made.
- After the divorce, the father requested temporary custody of his children during the summer break.
Meaning
This arrangement is often put in place during legal proceedings regarding a child’s welfare, such as divorce or child custody hearings.
Synonyms
- provisional guardianship
- short-term custody
- interim custody
