
Parens Patriae
Parens Patriae is of Latin origin meaning "Parent of country". The term for the doctrine that the government is the ultimate guardian of all people under a disability, especially children, whose care is only "entrusted" (given custody) to their parents. Under this doctrine, in a divorce action or a guardianship application the court retains jurisdiction until the child is 18 years old, and a judge may change ...
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