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May 14, 2012, 08:25:32 AM
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When a child is born, is the mother automatically the custodial parent?
It depends on the specifics of the situation, but generally the mother is considered to be the de facto custodian of the child if she isn't married and no father is listed on the birth certificate.
It depends on the specifics of the situation, but generally the mother is considered to be the de facto custodian of the child if she isn't married and no father is listed on the birth certificate.