What is another word for maternal custody?
Pronunciation: [mətˈɜːnə͡l kˈʌstədi] (IPA) 
The term maternal custody refers to the legal concept that a child should primarily live with its mother after a divorce or separation. However, there are several synonyms for this term that describe the same idea but may be used in different contexts. For example, some may use the term mother's care to describe the same legal arrangement. Similarly, the term mother's guardianship can also be used to refer to the same concept of primary custody by the mother. In some cases, the terms mother's residency or mother's physical custody can also be used interchangeably with maternal custody. Ultimately, all these terms refer to the maternal figure who has the primary legal custody of the child.
