California · Family Code

FAM §6903: “Parent or guardian” means either parent if both parents have legal custody, or the parent or person having legal custody, or the guardian, of a minor.

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This statute defines 'parent or guardian' as either parent with legal custody, the custodial parent or person, or the appointed guardian of a minor child.

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“Parent or guardian” means either parent if both parents have legal custody, or the parent or person having legal custody, or the guardian, of a minor.

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