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Question 7
7. Anita is an entertainer in Empyrea, a men’s club and lounge. One evening, Billy,
the exclusive patron of Anita, asked her out on a date outside of Empyrea. After
spending the night together, Billy got Anita pregnant. A year after giving birth to
Marisol and despite the vehement opposition of Billy, Anita went back to her
previous job in Empyrea to support her child. Anita was able to provide a house,
a nanny, and other necessities for Marisol. Billy, however, insisted that Anita no
longer needed to work if she and Marisol stayed with him as he could provide for
them. Since Anita refused to live with Billy, the latter filed a petition for custody
of Marisol. Anita contended that illegitimate children are automatically under the
sole custody and parental authority of the mother. On the other hand, Billy
alleged that Anita is unfit to take care of Marisol given her line of work. If you
are the judge, how will you decide the petition? Explain.
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