CHAPTER 5. PARENTAL AUTHORITY OF MARRIED PERSONS SECTION 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY Art. 221. Authority of married parents The father and mother who are married to each other have parental authority over their minor child during the marriage. Amended by Acts 1916, No. 41; Acts 1920, No. 252; Acts 1924, No. 197; Acts […]
Art. 222. Representation of minor Parental authority includes representation of the child and the right to designate a tutor for the child. Acts 2015, No. 260, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
Art. 223. Rights and obligations of parental authority Parental authority includes rights and obligations of physical care, supervision, protection, discipline, and instruction of the child. Acts 1986, No. 303, §1; Acts 2015, No. 260, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
