non·cus·to·di·al 
/ˌnɑ:nkəˈstoʊdijəl/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˌnɑ:nkəˈstoʊdijəl/ adjective law 1 : not living with your child or having the responsibility of caring for your child after a divorce, legal separation, etc. : not having custody
▪ a noncustodial parent 2 non-custodial Brit : involving punishment that does not require a criminal to spend time in prison
▪ The judge favors non-custodial sentences/punishments for most first offenses.
▪ a noncustodial parent
▪ The judge favors non-custodial sentences/punishments for most first offenses.
