Parental Fitness
/ˈpɛrəntəl ˈfɪtnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal evaluation of a parent's ability to adequately care for and meet the needs of their child, often determined in custody or child welfare proceedings.
The court assessed the mother's parental fitness before awarding custody.
Forms
- parental fitness
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Commentary
Used primarily in family law to assess suitability of a parent; often informs custody and visitation decisions.
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