@subnetter @cell @genmaicha This is the opinion of someone who considers marriage to be an oath taken before God and witnesses, in which both parties expressly state their commitment to stick to it until death, and not be separated by anything less than divine intervention.
I also said the exact opposite of what you are accusing me of.
If both parties are ok with it, and the kid is fine with it too, then sure go ahead. If one party tries to avoid custody, they should pay. If one party demands full custody against the wishes of the other, they should bear all financial responsibility. If one party committed adultery or otherwise broke the oath, or demands divorce with no clear fault committed, the other party is entitled to both custody and compensation. It must always favour the kid over the parents until the kid is of age, if you had a kid with someone and then suddenly can't stand your spouse, suck it up and act the part until the kid turns 18. It has to be just. I didn't say that's how the law works though, divorce laws are straight out of hell. It's how it SHOULD work.
I would never relinquish custody over a son or daughter.