legal guardian
Example Sentences
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His mother, Melanie, who was not his legal guardian and was heavily influenced by conspiracy theories, told him to throw away his passport.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Johnson acknowledged suspicions about the adults surrounding his star receiver but said he couldn’t force Bell to meet with his legal guardian, according to court documents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
When the bill for the well visit came, my wife, who is her mother’s legal guardian, noticed two unfamiliar charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
Imagine being in your early 20s, barely figuring out your own budget and suddenly becoming the legal guardian of an 8-year-old.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025
"But I am her legal guardian while she's here, correct? Did her parents make that clear?"
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
