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Legal Custody

Regarding the definition of a custodial parent, any person granted legal custody of a child, other than a county agency or licensed child welfare agency, who has the right and responsibility to make major decisions concerning the child, except with respect to specified decisions as set forth by the court or the parties in the final judgment order. Major decisions include, but are not limited to, decisions regarding consent to marry, consent to enter military service, consent to obtain a motor vehicle operator’s license, authorization for non-emergency health care, and choice of school and religion.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Federally funded program to provide assistance to low-income individuals for utility services. Also known in Wisconsin as the WHEAP.



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