Section 3109.042 | Custody rights of unmarried mother.
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Effective:
January 1, 1998
Legislation:
House Bill 352 - 122nd General Assembly
An unmarried female who gives birth to a child is the sole residential parent and legal custodian of the child until a court of competent jurisdiction issues an order designating another person as the residential parent and legal custodian. A court designating the residential parent and legal custodian of a child described in this section shall treat the mother and father as standing upon an equality when making the designation.
Available Versions of this Section
- January 1, 1998 – House Bill 352 - 122nd General Assembly [ View January 1, 1998 Version ]
- March 23, 2015 – Senate Bill 207 - 130th General Assembly [ View March 23, 2015 Version ]