1.   The court ordered him to relinquish custody of his child.

2.   A federal court ruled last month that Lazaro Gonzalez, the great-uncle who has been taking care of Elian, must relinquish custody.

3.   A former drug abuser, she said she voluntarily relinquished custody of one of her children because her addiction was getting the best of her.

4.   His original owner relinquished custody of him.

5.   Lawyers for the relatives have repeatedly said they would obey the law, but have been unwilling to negotiate the terms under which they will relinquish custody.

6.   Advocates told of parents who relinquished custody so their children could receive welfare-funded therapy.

7.   The Fasanos relinquished custody after several meetings and an agreement that provided for frequent visits between the child and Mrs. Fasano.

8.   The visit at least temporarily postponed a letter the government had planned to send the Miami relatives Wednesday telling them where and when to relinquish custody of Elian.

9.   The visit at least temporarily postponed the letter the government had planned to send the Miami relatives Wednesday telling them where and when to relinquish custody of Elian.

10.   Under the agreement, the military does not need to relinquish custody until formal charges are filed.