Pennsylvania § 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.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5327 cover?
Section 5327 ("Presumption in cases concerning primary physical custody.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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