Is a De Facto Parent the same as a guardian or a substitute for a parent?

Full question:

I would like to know why a "de facto parent" would come into the picture on a juvenile dependancy case and when it is considered by the court or county social services worker. Is a De Facto Parent the same as a guardian or a substitute for a parent, by the parent's order to show cause and action?

• Category: Courts
• Subcategory: Legal Definitions
• Date: 04/07/2025
• State: California

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:

http://definitions.uslegal.com/d/de-facto/

http://www.sfcasa.org/articles/defacto_parents.htm

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/family/juv/defacto.htm