A, a man & B, a woman, lived together as husband and wife without the benefit of marriage, resulting in the birth of C. A signed the record of birth of C. Who has a better right of custody over C?

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B has a better right of custody over C because, in many jurisdictions, the mother of an illegitimate child is granted primary custody rights unless proven unfit. Recognition by the father does not automatically grant custody rights but does entail support obligations.

A, a Man & B, a Woman, Lived Together as Husband