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Civil Act — Article 912 (Exercise of parental authority and standards for designation of person of parental authority)

민법 제912조

(1) In exercising parental authority, priority shall be given to the welfare of a child.

(2) In designating a person of parental authority, the Family Court shall give priority to the welfare of a child. For such purpose, the Family Court may seek counsel from experts in the related fields or social welfare agencies. <Added on May 19, 2011>[This Article Added on Mar. 31, 2005][Title Amended on May 19, 2011]

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