California · Family Code

FAM §3006: “Sole legal custody” means that one parent shall have the right and the responsibility to make the decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of a child.

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This statute defines 'sole legal custody' as one parent's right and responsibility to make decisions about a child's health, education, and welfare.

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“Sole legal custody” means that one parent shall have the right and the responsibility to make the decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of a child.

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