Wilson v. Wilson

While it is true that a parent, if a fit and suitable person, is entitled to the custody of his child, it is equally true that where fitness and suitability are absent he loses this right. “Where there are unusual circumstances and the best interest of the child justifies such action, a court may refuse to award custody to either the mother or father and instead award the custody of the child to grandparents or others. There may be occasions where even 'a parent’s love must yield to another if after judicial investigation it is found that the best interest of the child is subserved thereby.’…