Parents' Rights
/ˈpɛərənts raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements and protections afforded to parents regarding the custody, care, and control of their children.
The court recognized the parents' rights to make decisions about their child's education and medical treatment.
- (n.) Rights related to parental involvement in a child's upbringing, including visitation and inheritance.
Parents' rights include the ability to visit their children and provide for them in their wills.
Forms
- parents' rights
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Commentary
Parents' rights are subject to limitations when child's best interests or welfare are at stake; statutes and case law vary widely.
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