Guardian

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Definition of "Guardian"

A guardian is someone who is legally responsible for a child who is not their biological child. A guardian includes foster parents, parents who have adopted a child, or any adult who has been granted custody of a child in a situation where the child’s parents are absent or deceased.

"Guardian" is referred to in the following legal documents:

Child Medical Consent

Child Travel Consent

See also:

Temporary Guardian