Interests of a child
Parents should be involved in the upbringing of a child despite access orders granted to one parent
Best interests of a childBest interests of a child
Parent's new relationship after separation should not interfere with the best interests of a child
Custody of a male childCustody of a male child
Custody of a male child is granted to the father upon proof of special circumstances
Best interest and relocationBest interest and relocation
Custodial parent has the right to relocate with child so long as it is in the child's best interest
Custody to a remarried motherCustody to a remarried mother
Remarriage is not reason to disqualify granting custody unless detrimental to the child's welfare
Parental responsibilityParental responsibility
Parents to a child share equal parental responsibility regardless of their marital status
Conduct of parent to be grante...Conduct of parent to be granted custody
A parent can be denied custody if his/her conduct causes harm to the weelbeing of the child
Parental responsibilityParental responsibility
Parental responsibility ceases upon completion of undergraduate studies
Parental Responsibility Agreem...Parental Responsibility Agreement
Parental responsibility Agreement can be vitiated just like any other contract
Parental responsibilityParental responsibility
DNA is to be submitted for a father to take parental responsibility if the parties are not married
MaintenanceMaintenance
Special circumstances ought to be proved for maintenance of an individual of above 18 years
Parental responsibilityParental responsibility
A mother can apply for the extension of parental responsibility
Parental responsibilityParental responsibility
The needs of a child should be guided by the income earned by each parent
Conduct of parent in child's c...Conduct of parent in child's custody
The conduct of a parent during a trial informs the court on the determination of custody
Best interest of a childBest interest of a child
Other factors to be considered in the determination of the best interest of a child
Custody of a tender child to...Custody of a tender child to the father
A father has to prove for special circumstances in which he should be granted custody of a child