Yes, it can. To explain this, we should begin by defining what custody is. Through custody, a person (or social assistance center) assumes the care and attention of a human being as well as his or her objects of personal use. Custody is always for the direct benefit of its receiver, and empowers the person...Read More

Yes, there is. This matter is regulated by the Civil Code of each state. There are some states that have it better regulated than others. But regardless of what each Civil Code may provide (or not), the Supreme Court has made clear the general rule that must be followed out of respect for human rights:...Read More

No, she doesn’t. The children should be with the one who can have a “better development”. And this will depend on the specific case, evaluating: 1. Who has more time to take care of the children. Either by the agreed family role, or by the mood of each parent to devote time to the children....Read More

No. Children should be “with whom they can have their best development”, regardless of whether that person has money or not. how do we know with whom they will have their best development? This will depend on the particularities of the specific case, and of course on the characteristics of the parents. Let’s take as...Read More

The general rule is: mom and dad (yes, both) must contribute to the needs of their children. How much does each one have to give? Depending on the needs of the children, and the possibilities of the parents. The needs of the children that must be covered are: food, clothing, shelter, education, healthy recreation and...Read More