What is FITNESS OF PARENT?

a term used in a divorce suit where a court considers the fitness of the parent to look after any children.

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Related Legal Terms
FITNESS FOR USE, SURROGATE PARENT, WARRANTY OF FITNESS, PARENT COMPANY, PARENT CORPORATION, FOSTER PARENT, PARENT, PARENT PART, CUSTODY OF CHILDREN, TEMPORARY CUSTODY


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