noncustodial parents

Weekend-visit mothers, fathers

Noncustodial parents are parents who do not have primary physical custody of their children following divorce or separation.

The noncustodial parent typically has visitation rights and pays child support: The court ordered the noncustodial parent to pay $800 monthly.

The term is legal and administrative, appearing in family law and government documents.

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custody status

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Parent children reside with

legal guardians · foster parents · adoptive parents

caregiving role

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Main person providing care

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