Guideline No. 377 · Family Law

Recognize the welfare of the child as a paramount consideration in custody decisions.

Verified & published · 30 Oct 2026

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Recognize the welfare of the child as a paramount consideration in custody decisions.

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Recognizing the welfare of the child as a paramount consideration in custody decisions reinforces informed family decisions, dignity and lawful protection of dependants.

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BLACKBULL support focus — the welfare of the child as a paramount consideration in custody…. We encourage readers to prepare a simple rights-and-responsibilities checklist from the governing text; cross-check with the applicable personal laws, procedural rules and court decisions and seek qualified advice for case-specific decisions.

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