Sentences with phrase «wedlock custody»
Thus, intentions aside, the language does clarify that certain out of wedlock custody matters not fitting exactly within the specific language of the Guideline are covered.
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However, when a child is born out of wedlock, the mother has legal custody.
The equitable parent doctrine applies to those situations where a child was conceived and born in wedlock, and the non-biological husband seeks custody of the child as he is willing to assume all rights (custody and parenting time) and obligations (paying child support) that a biological father would have.
In Massachusetts, courts use several criteria to establish custody of children born out of wedlock; custody can be awarded to the mother, the father or to both parents together.
When a child is born out of wedlock, Ohio law presumes that the mother has full custody of the child; however, the father of the child can pursue his custody rights in a Juvenile Court action and the Court «shall treat the mother and father as standing upon an equality» when making a custody determination.