Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Not having custody of one's children after a divorce or separation.
  • adjective Of or relating to a lack of child custody.

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  • adjective of a parent Not having custody of a child
  • adjective of a trial sentence That does not involve a term in prison

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Examples

  • Similarly, with divorced couples, the federal formula ignores the "noncustodial" parent, but many private colleges will look at the finances of both parents.

    What Ivies' Newfound Largess 2008

  • You can choose to educate yourself as to the facts and realities of how and why there must be a "noncustodial" parent chosen by the system, and why a child's time with the NCP is limited to every other weekend and a few hours one night a week.

    battlecreekenquirer.com - 2008

  • You can choose to educate yourself as to the facts and realities of how and why there must be a "noncustodial" parent chosen by the system, and why a child's time with the NCP is limited to every other weekend and a few hours one night a week.

    battlecreekenquirer.com - 2008

  • You can choose to educate yourself as to the facts and realities of how and why there must be a "noncustodial" parent chosen by the system, and why a child's time with the NCP is limited to every other weekend and a few hours one night a week.

    battlecreekenquirer.com - 2008

  • Given that the grand majority of out of wedlock fathers are noncustodial parents, there is a fair argument that a per se rule would help promote fatherhood.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Discrimination in Child Naming Law 2010

  • As a noncustodial mother, I am exactly the opposite of a deadbeat dad.

    The Gender Gap in Motherhood 2011

  • States use several enforcement tools to ensure that noncustodial parents continue to provide financial support for their children, including withholding collections automatically from the parent's wages, unemployment benefits and state and federal tax refunds, depending on the situation.

    Recession Caused 1st-Ever Decline In Child Support Payments Laura Bassett 2011

  • We decided that he would keep primary physical custody and, as a joint legal custodian, I would move down the block and be a very involved, noncustodial mother.

    The Gender Gap in Motherhood 2011

  • "It would have been a bigger drop without the extended unemployment insurance benefits, which helped many noncustodial parents meet their obligations."

    Recession Caused 1st-Ever Decline In Child Support Payments Laura Bassett 2011

  • A supervised visitation program needs volunteers to monitor court-ordered visits between children and noncustodial parents.

    Southern Maryland volunteer opportunities Post 2010

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