Child custody in the philippines?
Basic issues in child custody Published by Atty. Fred July 5th, 2007 in Family and Property Law. Custody of children is one of the most intense aspects in family litigation. A custody battle could be an independent case or a mere incident in an annulment/separation case. Here are some basic matters relating to custody. In custody disputes, what is the paramount criterion? The paramount criterion in custody disputes is the welfare and well-being of the child, or the best interest of the child. The court, in arriving at its decision as to whom custody of the minor should be given, must take into account the respective resources and social and moral situations of the contending parents. Nevertheless, this primordial rule can override the rights of one or both parents over their children. What is the general rule as to custody over children? The general rule is that a child under seven years of age shall not be separated from his mother, which is based on the basic need of a child for his
