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Child Custody - Non Married Parents
Non-Married Parents: Allocation of ResponsibilitiesEven if two parents have never been married, they both still retain rights similar to those enjoyed by parents who were once married. Additionally, they can still seek a legal agreement dictating the custody (parenting time, decision-making) of their child—this is what is called “Allocation of Parental Responsibilities”. After one party files a petition to gain/modify custody, the process will then follow a path similar to a custody dispute in a divorce case: both parties must disclose financial information, and unless an agreement can be reached, the Court will determine (in one or more hearings) the final order allocating these responsibilities.
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