In re Byrd

In her first proposition of law, appellant contends that in an action for custody filed pursuant to R. C. 2151.23(A)(2),1 the natural father of an illegitimate child is not entitled to equality of standing with the natural mother of such child absent his acknowledgment of the child under R. C. 2105.18, or adoption of the child pursuant to R. C. 3107.01 et seq., or marrying the mother. In her second proposition of law, appellant contends that before the natural father may be awarded custody, absent a legitimation proceeding, the mother of an illegitimate child must be found to be unsuitable as…