Showing 16 cases in Custody and Maintenance
Clear filterRelationship between a child and parent
Despite the custody orders, it is important children maintain a relationship with the parents
Custody and MaintenanceParamountcy principle
Provides that a child's interest(s) should be a priority over any interests of the parents
Custody and MaintenanceExtension of parental responsibility
Child above eight years, his or her parent or anyone with parental responsibility may apply
Custody and MaintenanceBest interests of the child
Complete welfare of a child is to be given priority as compared to monetary needs.
Custody and MaintenanceBest interests of the child
The best interests of any child are paramount as compared to any rights of a parent
Custody and MaintenanceParental responsibility
Both parents have the responsibility to maintain the children despite their earning capacity
Custody and MaintenanceActual custody
A mother can be granted actual custody despite not being able to maintain the child
Custody and MaintenanceActual custody to third parties
It deprives a child of the parental care necessary for growth if he or she has both parents alive
Custody and MaintenanceCustody of children of tender years
The custody of children of tender years should not be based solely on material provisions
Custody and MaintenanceCustody of a female child
Custody of a female child should be granted to the mother owing to the fact that she is vulnerable
Custody and MaintenanceAccess to children by parents
Courts have the discretion to determine the access terms for children putting their interests first
Custody and MaintenanceCustody of a child
Views of children with regard to determining custody orders should also be put into consideration
Custody and MaintenanceCustody and access to a child
Both parents have to be involved in a child's life despite one parent having solely access orders
Custody and MaintenanceCustody 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
Custody and MaintenanceBest interest of a child
Other factors to be considered in the determination of the best interest of a child
Custody and MaintenanceConduct of parent in child's custody
The conduct of a parent during a trial informs the court on the determination of custody