noncustodial
/ˌnɑnkʌˈstoʊdiəl/
adjective
- Relating to a parent who does not have primary physical custody of their child after a divorce or separation.
- She has visitation rights every other weekend as the noncustodial parent.
- The court ordered the noncustodial father to attend parenting classes.
- The noncustodial parent pays child support to help with the child's expenses.
- Describing a legal penalty or sentence that does not involve imprisonment, such as probation or community service.
- The judge gave a noncustodial sentence of community service for the minor offense.
- Noncustodial alternatives to prison can save taxpayer money.
- He was placed on probation, a noncustodial punishment that allowed him to keep his job.
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