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Natural guardian |
Definition
: a guardian by natural relationship having custody of the person but not the property of a minor
Under common law the father is considered the natural guardian of a child until his death or incapacitation, whereupon the mother becomes the natural guardian. Many states have passed statutes giving both parents equal rights as guardians.
Based on Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©2001.
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