co-parent

co-parent
n. /koh"pair'euhnt, -par'-, koh pair"-, -par"-/; v. /koh pair"euhnt, -par"-/, n.
1. a divorced or separated parent who shares equally with the other parent in the custody and care of a child.
v.t.
2. to share equally with another parent in the care of (a child).
v.i.
3. to act as a co-parent.
Also, coparent.

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