Lucinda's biological parents never legally married, and there was no father listed on her birth certificate. Patrick, the putative father, wishes to seek custody following the death of Lucinda's mother. He:

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Option A: If Lucinda's maternal grandparents oppose custody, Patrick can initiate a paternity suit to establish his biological relationship with Lucinda.
Option B: Patrick can also initiate a suit to voluntarily legitimate Lucinda, which would give him legal recognition as her father.
Option C: If Patrick seeks custody, the court will determine what is in the best interest of Lucinda. This is the standard that the court uses to make custody decisions.
Thus, all of the given options are applicable in this scenario, and the correct answer is D.

Lucinda's Biological Parents Never Legally Married, and There Was No