₦airaland Forum

Bulldozer90:
which of your laws sir?

It was held in the above case that:

"The Custody of any child born out of wedlock follows that of the mother in the absence of any person claiming custody of the child on the basis of being the natural father. Refer to Ben Enwonwu v Spira (supra) at p. 223.

"In the absence of any person claiming custody on the basis of being the natural father"

If the natural father wants custody he will be granted rights (might be joint, shared) depending on the welfare of the child whether he is married to the mother or not

It was held in the above case that:

"The Custody of any child born out of wedlock follows that of the mother in the absence of any person claiming custody of the child on the basis of being the natural father. Refer to Ben Enwonwu v Spira (supra) at p. 223.

Bulldozer90:
any child born before bride price is paid belongs to the family of the bride.

By culture, yes.

Legally, no. The law recognises the biological father and will grant him full paternal rights including visitation, name, birth certificate etc.

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