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A quick definition of legal parent:

A legal parent is someone who is recognized by the law as the mother or father of a child. This can include biological parents, adoptive parents, and guardians appointed by a court. However, a person can lose their status as a legal parent if a court decides to terminate their parental rights. There are also different types of parents, such as custodial parents who have physical custody of the child, and noncustodial parents who do not. It is important to note that being a legal parent comes with certain rights and responsibilities, such as providing for the child's basic needs and making important decisions about their upbringing.

A more thorough explanation:

A legal parent is someone who has been recognized by law as the lawful father or mother of a child. This includes:

  • The natural father or mother of a child
  • The adoptive father or mother of a child
  • A child's putative blood parent who has acknowledged paternity
  • An individual or agency whose status as guardian has been established by judicial decree

However, a person's status as a legal parent can be terminated by a court order. For example, if a parent's rights have been terminated due to abuse or neglect, they are no longer considered a legal parent.

Examples:

  • John is the biological father of a child and has been recognized as the legal parent after signing the birth certificate.
  • Susan and Tom have adopted a child and are now legal parents.
  • Mike has acknowledged paternity of a child and is now considered a legal parent.
  • Jane has been appointed as the legal guardian of a child by a court order.

These examples illustrate how different individuals can become legal parents through various means, such as biological connection, adoption, or court appointment.

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