The authority of a parent ceases on any of the following:

(a) The appointment, by a court, of a guardian of the person of the child.

Terms Used In California Family Code 7505

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes a natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, limited liability company, or public entity. See California Family Code 105

(b) The marriage of the child.

(c) The child attaining the age of majority.

(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 168. Effective January 1, 1994.)