Showing 16 cases in Case Law
Clear filterCustody to a remarried mother
Remarriage is not reason to disqualify granting custody unless detrimental to the child's welfare
Custody and MaintenanceBest interest and relocation
Custodial parent has the right to relocate with child so long as it is in the child's best interest
Custody and MaintenanceCustody of a male child
Custody of a male child is granted to the father upon proof of special circumstances
Custody and MaintenanceBest interests of a child
Parent's new relationship after separation should not interfere with the best interests of a child
Custody and MaintenanceInterests of a child
Parents should be involved in the upbringing of a child despite access orders granted to one parent
Custody and MaintenanceBias
Upon trial on a child's matter,judges should be impartial by putting interests of child at priority
Custody and MaintenanceMother's care to female children
The attention of a mother is quite important for girls almost at puberty and adolescent stages
Custody and MaintenanceCare for female children
Female children need the care of their mother when they are growing up since they are vulnerable
Custody and MaintenanceExtension of parental responsibility
Child above eight years, his or her parent or anyone with parental responsibility may apply
Custody and MaintenanceParents' responsibility in Children Act
Children are to be cared for by parents whether they are born in or out of wedlock
Custody and MaintenanceParamountcy principle
Provides that a child's interest(s) should be a priority over any interests of the parents
Custody and MaintenanceRelationship between a child and parent
Despite the custody orders, it is important children maintain a relationship with the parents
Custody and MaintenanceSharing of custody
Both actual and legal custody can be joint and shared
Custody and MaintenanceParental responsibility
Parental responsibility is limited to the child's parents unless under special circumstances
Custody and MaintenanceCustody
Definition of actual custody and legal custody
Custody and MaintenanceParental care
Mental illness doesn't make a parent unfit for custody unless it negatively impacts on child's care