“non-residential parent”

This page presents an official legal definition of “non-residential parent” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

The parent with whom the child does not normally live. This may or may not be the parent who has decision-making responsibility.

Source: Glossary - Managing Contact Difficulties: A Child-Centred Approach (2003-FCY-5E) (Department of Justice Canada)