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How is child custody decided after separation?

How is child custody decided after separation?

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SAM FX✓ Verified Lawyer
October 8, 2026

The welfare and best interests of the child are central considerations.

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Community Member
October 8, 2026

Courts may consider the children’s welfare, age, needs, existing care arrangements, each parent’s circumstances and other relevant evidence. The facts of each case matter.

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October 8, 2026

Parents can sometimes agree a parenting arrangement, but it should be structured around the children’s welfare and made enforceable where appropriate.

This is general information only; the specific facts and applicable law should be reviewed before acting.

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