2482 () posted 1 year ago by GaiusOrangeJulius 1 year ago by GaiusOrangeJulius +2482 / -0 138 comments share 138 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (138) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 10 ▼ – flashersenpai 10 points 1 year ago +10 / -0 You would be interested in the Custody of Infants Act of 1839. It's the origin of the Tender Years Doctrine that established default maternal custody. Fathers used to have default custody because they were, by default, financially liable for most things. permalink save report block reply ▲ 7 ▼ – AlohaChris 7 points 1 year ago +7 / -0 Even if mom is a derelict drug addict or alcoholic, The burden of proof is on you as a father. She will still get default custody. permalink parent save report block reply
You would be interested in the Custody of Infants Act of 1839. It's the origin of the Tender Years Doctrine that established default maternal custody.
Fathers used to have default custody because they were, by default, financially liable for most things.
Even if mom is a derelict drug addict or alcoholic, The burden of proof is on you as a father. She will still get default custody.