This principle primarily prioritizes the wellbeing and welfare of the child as the most important consideration. The welfare principle is prevalent in any proceedings before any court where the custody or upbringing of a child is in question.
There
are some factors regarding the welfare of the child, which does not only
include monetary concerns, but also extends to other considerations such as the
child’s moral and religious welfare, his physical well being, ties of
affection, his happiness, comfort and security.
Basically, the main
factors in determining the child’s wellbeing would be such as
1.
The
age of the child
2.
The
child sense of security
3.
Continuity
of care given to the child
4.
The
child’s own wishes about who he should live with
5.
The
race and religion of the child
6.
The
parent’s wishes
7.
The
race and religion of the parents
8.
Material
circumstances of the parents
9.
The
fact that siblings should not be separated
However, the factors
in determining the child’s wellbeing are not merely limited to these.
To get more
information for this, you can consult our friendly lawyers at Gloria James-Civetta & Co.
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