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Code · Pennsylvania · Title 23 — DOMESTIC RELATIONS · Chapter 53

§ 5327. Presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody.

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§ 5327. Presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody.
(a)Between parents.-- In any action regarding the custody of the child between the parents of the child, there shall be no presumption that custody should be awarded to a particular parent.
(b)Between a parent and third party.-- In any action regarding the custody of the child between a parent of the child and a nonparent, there shall be a presumption that custody shall be awarded to the parent. The presumption in favor of the parent may be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence.
(c)Between third parties.-- In any action regarding the custody of the child between a nonparent and another nonparent, there shall be no presumption that custody should be awarded to a particular party.
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