Showing 16 cases in Custody and Maintenance
Clear filterParental responsibility
The needs of a child should be guided by the income earned by each parent
Custody and MaintenanceParental responsibility
A mother can apply for the extension of parental responsibility
Custody and MaintenanceParental responsibility
DNA is to be submitted for a father to take parental responsibility if the parties are not married
Custody and MaintenanceMaintenance
Special circumstances ought to be proved for maintenance of an individual of above 18 years
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 MaintenanceMother's care to female children
The attention of a mother is quite important for girls almost at puberty and adolescent stages
Custody and MaintenanceBias
Upon trial on a child's matter,judges should be impartial by putting interests of child at priority
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 MaintenanceBest interests of a child
Parent's new relationship after separation should not interfere with the best interests of a child
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 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 to a remarried mother
Remarriage is not reason to disqualify granting custody unless detrimental to the child's welfare
Custody and MaintenanceParental responsibility
Parents to a child share equal parental responsibility regardless of their marital status
Custody and MaintenanceConduct of parent to be granted custody
A parent can be denied custody if his/her conduct causes harm to the weelbeing of the child
Custody and MaintenanceParental responsibility
Parental responsibility ceases upon completion of undergraduate studies
Custody and MaintenanceParental responsibility
Court cannot compel a man to take up parental responsibility of a child if not married to the mother