Define: In loco parentis

How is 'In loco parentis' defined in a legal contract?

• In loco parentis means holding the responsibility to take care of another person when their legal guardian isn't present. Seen in 228 SEC filings.
• In loco parentis means taking on a role similar to a parent, involving the rights, duties and responsibilities of a parent as determined by a competent authority. This may include a relative, legal guardian or other person. Seen in 46 SEC filings.
• In loco parentis means being in a parental role; taking on a parent's rights, duties, and responsibilities. This doesn't necessarily require a biological or legal connection to the individual being cared for. Seen in 34 SEC filings.
• In loco parentis means that the leader of a school trip or educational visit has the duty of care over the students in place of their parents. Seen in 34 SEC filings.
• In loco parentis means an adult caring for a child in the absence of biological, adoptive, or step-parents, who isn't a relative, court-ordered guardian or custodian, and who is responsible for day-to-day care and control of the child. Seen in 27 SEC filings.
• In loco parentis means an adult who is the caretaker of a child, including a relative, foster parent or stepparent, who is charged with the rights, duties and responsibilities of a parent, and whose presence in the home is needed to perform these rights, duties and responsibilities.
  Seen in 16 SEC filings.
• In loco parentis means the adult(s) living with a child who has assumed responsibility for the day-to-day care and supervision of the child. Seen in 16 SEC filings.
• In loco parentis means caring for a child on a daily basis and providing financial support for them, or an individual who had such responsibilities for an employee when they were a child. Seen in 14 SEC filings.

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🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

In loco parentis means being the primary caregiver with the same rights, duties, and obligations as a parent.

Relevant Contract Types

• Guardianship Agreements
• Child Custody Agreements
• Educational Trip Contracts
• Foster Care Contracts

Relevant Circumstances

• Legal guardianship of a minor or dependent
• Assigning temporary caregiver duties for a child's educational trip
• Establishing rights and obligations in a foster care situation
• Determining custody arrangements during a divorce

Relevant Sectors

• Family Law
• Education

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Genie Definition 2

In loco parentis means assuming care, control, and financial obligations for a minor or dependent during the absence or insufficiency of their parents.

Relevant Contract Types

• Adoption Agreements
• Child Support Agreements
• Step-parent Rights Agreements

Relevant Circumstances

• Adoption of a child
• Establishment or change in child support
• Defining the rights and obligations of a step-parent

Relevant Sectors

• Family Law

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