Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 · Updated to 15 Dec 2018 · Part VIII · Protection of Children
91. Custody of children deemed legitimate
Feedback & supportWhen a child is deemed to be legitimate under section 75, the mother shall, in the absence of any agreement or order of court to the contrary, be entitled to custody of the child.
child
Defined · s 87
“child” has the meaning of “child of the marriage” as defined in section 2 who is under the age of eighteen years. Power for court to make order for custody