§ 6903 Minor'S Legal Custody Definition

Family Code·California

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This law explains who counts as a 'parent or guardian' for a kid. It means either mom or dad if they both share custody, or whoever the court says is in charge of the kid.

Key Takeaways

•A 'parent or guardian' can be mom, dad, or both if they share custody.
•If a court gave someone else legal custody, that person is the guardian.
•This is about who is legally responsible for the kid.

Example

A kid lives with their mom most of the time, but their dad has weekends.

If both parents have legal custody, then both are considered the kid's 'parent or guardian' under this law.

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§ 6903 Minor'S Legal Custody Definition

“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. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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Parent or guardian legal custody guardian minor

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6903.

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