Who will the child remain with in the event of a divorce if the mother does not work: how significant is this fact + judicial practice + basic provisions and laws + 5 ways to leave children to the father.
Divorce is always unpleasant, difficult and bad. It is doubly difficult if there are children in the family. At the same time, quite often spouses come to the need to end their marriage for one reason or another. That’s when it begins: the division of jointly acquired property, the distribution of debt obligations, the struggle for children, their future place of residence.
So, a logical question often arises: who will the child stay with in the event of a divorce if the mother does not work? He especially worries a loving father, who also does not want to part with his children.
Let's find the answer to this question.
Divorce - how does this happen if there are children?
The main legal document regulating family relationships is the Family Code (FC RF). Answering the above question, first of all, it is necessary to understand what the grounds for divorce are.
Pay attention to Article 16 of the RF IC (http://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_8982/31fc8a63a7f9d66e183031b20ea bb7fd1d2e2ed4):
The law provides for two options for divorce:
- Through the registry office with the consent of both spouses.
- Through the court, if there are common children.
During the divorce process, all conflict situations that arise, including the further place of residence of the children, are clarified and resolved. By default, the mother is the priority, especially if the offspring is still an infant.
1. Necessary package of documents for divorce through court
Article 21 of the Family Code talks about the reasons established by law that result in the need to get a divorce through the court. (http://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_8982/72751553f2dbd 0ffeb99df74fd4b0e9a57ac4255)
To begin the divorce procedure, you must prepare the following package of documents:
| 1 | Direct statement of claim. |
| 2 | Passports of mother and father. |
| 3 | Certificate of property status and income of spouses. |
| 4 | Extract from the house register about the composition of the family. |
| 5 | Child's birth certificate. |
| 6 | Marriage certificate. |
| 7 | Prenuptial agreement, if there is one. |
| 8 | Receipt for payment of state duty. |
| If there is a dispute about who will keep the child, additional documents may be needed: | |
| a. | Conclusion of the guardianship authorities. |
| b. | Characteristics of the mother. |
| c. | Medical certificate about the baby's health condition. |
Please note: an application for divorce can only be filed at the defendant’s place of residence, with the exception of cases specified in Article 29 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation.
You can find the address of the required court authority on this resource: https://sudrf.ru/
If there is a dispute about the place of residence of a minor, it is necessary to file a corresponding claim in court:
Further, after a series of court hearings, weighing the interests of the children, the court determines with whom the minor will remain after the divorce, and establishes the rights and obligations of the former spouses.
2. Responsibilities of parents and rights of minors
According to existing legislation, mother and father are assigned equal responsibilities for the upbringing, participation in life, and financial support of their common children.
A minor may see a parent living separately under pre-agreed conditions. A ban on communication by law is considered a violation of the rights of a minor. The mother does not have the right to prohibit visits with the father. Article 66 of the RF IC explains all these issues (http://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_8982/568c0dfec86adb4ffaa a013f338d52b75e73a93a)
Who will the child stay with in the event of a divorce if the mother does not work? how to solve?
Now we come to the main question of the article.
The Family Code gives a fairly clear answer on how the issue of the further residence of a minor and who will stay with him is resolved.
First of all, it is important to understand that spouses have two options for resolving a dispute:
- Agreement of the parties.
- Trial.
Attention! Before filing a lawsuit, experts recommend using the first option.
And only after it is not possible to reach a compromise, contact a lawyer.
Option 1. Agreement of the parties
This option will help spouses, without unnecessary nervous shock and harm to the moral health of a minor (divorce is also difficult for him), to determine with whom the child will remain.
The process consists of conducting negotiations between the parties, agreeing on all complex issues without involving the courts. Upon completion of the discussions, an appropriate agreement should be drawn up and its provisions secured by a notary.
The agreement can and should give an unambiguous answer to the question of who the baby will stay with. In this case, the mother's work, her absence or presence, does not matter. It all depends on what the parents agree on.
Important! The agreement can be drawn up in any form. Mandatory requirement for the document: its provisions must not violate the rights of a minor or parents enshrined in the RF IC; the agreement must be notarized.
Subject to the availability of such a document, the court makes a decision on the further place of residence of the children in accordance with the agreements reached.
Option 2. Court
If you still cannot reach a compromise, you should seek help from the courts.
According to Article 61 of the RF IC, the rights and responsibilities of parents to their children are equal. Consequently, the legislation does not give any prerogatives in relation to the mother.
Whether the mother works or not - this fact alone does not affect the outcome of the proceedings. The minor will remain with his mother or father if, as a result of the process, an appropriate court decision is made (http://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_8982/ec3c0efbeb59b852346 6fa966ea33bb208ccafd4)
However, statistics from judicial practice indicate that in fact the court gives preference to the mother in the matter of the minor’s future place of residence.
When making a decision, the judge relies on existing legislation and:
- the child’s relationship with his mother, father, brothers, sisters and other relatives.
- personal, moral qualities inherent in each of the parents;
- their employment and financial situation;
- whether your spouse will be able to work if you leave him the children;
- availability of opportunities to provide children with a normal level of development.
How does the mother’s financial situation influence the court’s decision?
The fact that the mother has a job is also taken into account by the court. However, it cannot be primary or sufficient to make a decision in favor of the father.
Especially if we are talking about a baby under 3 years old. Indeed, in this case, she does not need to work due to the presence of other sources of income (child benefit).
When considering the case, the general financial situation of the mother is assessed:
- Additional, official, unofficial income. The amount of alimony, if any, is paid is taken into account.
- Own housing. In his absence, the issue of providing the family with real estate at the expense of the father is considered.
- Reasons why the mother does not work.
At this point, the dispute about who the child will remain with in the event of a divorce if the mother does not work seems to be settled, but this is not so.
When can the father pick up the children?
The male half can count on a different outcome of the meeting if:
- If the mother renounces her parental rights.
- If there are facts of disrespect for children, abuse of them, cruel behavior.
- Immoral behavior (alcoholism, drug addiction, other bad habits, as a result of which raising a child by a spouse will be regarded as unsafe).
- Complete lack of the necessary material minimum for a normal life. This can also include the fact that the mother does not work.
- Mental and physical illnesses of the other party.
Note! If a violation of the rights of a minor has been noticed in the family, the court will require evidence of this fact.
Can a child decide his own destiny?
According to current legislation, the offspring has the right to independently decide with whom he will stay. This is possible if he reaches 10 years of age.
His evidence may not be taken into account only if he has complex psychological and other illnesses or deviations that prevent him from correctly assessing the state of things.
Once a decision has been made about who the minor will stay with...
After the completion of the trial or the conclusion of an agreement between the parties, the obligations from the parents are not removed. They are obliged to fully participate in the upbringing of their children, regardless of where they live. In this case, the mother needs to work only to support herself and her children.
Alimony
The non-custodial parent often has child support obligations. They can be appointed by court order or according to the provisions of a previously drawn up agreement.
In the first case, the amount of penalties is calculated on a general basis. The specific size is indicated in Article 81 of the RF IC (http://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_8982/797c663a5ba631a927940 aead92fead77d9dcea8)
The second option limits the exact amount of deductions based on the existing agreement. A variety of payment options can be considered here: a fixed sum of money, a percentage of income, property, etc.
Communication between children and the other parent
Regardless of where and with whom the minor remains, the second parent has the right to participate in the children’s life. He and his family can see them, and a ban on such contact is considered a violation of the rights of the heirs. Appropriate measures are taken against the violator.
In this case, the second parent cannot:
- humiliate;
- use physical force;
- endanger the health of a minor.
Let's summarize the question: who will the child stay with in the event of a divorce if the mother does not work?
Divorce with a child under 3 years old: features of the procedure
The law provides equal rights for spouses to have common children, regardless of whether the mother works. But in practice, the court still more often gives preference to the mother. This is due to the fact that her relationship with children is considered closer.
Divorce and children: studying different situations
Divorce is a painful and unpleasant procedure, complicated if spouses have common property or minor children. Various issues can be resolved peacefully by drawing up a special agreement, but if there are disagreements and it is impossible to find a compromise, you have to go to court.
Important! If there is a minor child in the family, then divorce cannot be a standard formal procedure, so the court will certainly be involved in this process.
Features of divorce between spouses who have children
When making decisions regarding divorce, people should be aware that if they have small children, they are required to go to court.
The only exceptions are situations where one of the parents:
- is in prison;
- by a court decision declared incompetent.
In the above situations, divorce can be easily filed with the help of the registry office.
Claims filed by a man are not satisfied in some cases:
- the family has a baby whose age has not reached 1 year;
- the woman is pregnant;
- the baby was stillborn;
- the baby died before reaching 1 year.
Stages of the divorce process if you have children
The entire divorce process is divided into successive stages:
- a statement of claim is drawn up, and either spouse can file it;
- a state fee is paid, and its size depends on whether the property needs to be divided, as well as on whether the court will decide the order of communication between the parents and the baby;
- a summons is sent to the plaintiff’s address, and this document contains information about when the court hearing will be held;
- meetings are held, and most often it takes about 3 processes to clarify all the circumstances;
- a court decision is made, and within a month each party can challenge it.
Who do children legally stay with after divorce?
The law does not have a clear answer to this question, but the mother has priority, although both parents have the same rights. Therefore, when considering each situation, the court examines the conditions for maintaining the child provided by each party.
The court's decision is certainly influenced by the financial well-being of both parents, as well as the child's attachment to his mother or father.
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Important! The opinion is asked from a child whose age has reached 10 years.
If the child expresses his own opinion, then the court authorities must find out why he makes this or that decision. The fact is that children usually choose the least strict parents, and the mother or father condones them due to being too busy, so they will not be able to pay proper attention to them.
Only after studying and assessing all the circumstances does the court make a decision.
What kind of agreement regarding children is drawn up between parents?
If the spouses can agree peacefully on who is best for the baby or several children to live with, then this situation is considered the most optimal for any divorce process.
How to divorce by mutual consent through the registry office? What documents are needed? Answers to all questions here.
In such a situation, a special agreement must be drawn up, and it must certainly contain information:
- where exactly will the kids live;
- which parent will care for them most of the time;
- what alimony the other party pays, and also stipulates when deductions will be received and in what way they will be transferred.
This situation, when parents resolve all issues peacefully, is considered quite rare, but it shows that people are reasonable and well-mannered, and also think about their children first.
Important! The agreement is drawn up in three copies and must also be certified by a notary.
How does divorce occur when there is an infant?
- If a woman is against divorce, then even by a court decision it is impossible to dissolve the marriage if the baby is under 1 year old.
- If the baby’s mother agrees to this procedure, then the baby, in any case, remains in her care if she copes with her main responsibilities in relation to the baby, namely, looks after him, feeds him and brings him to the clinic for periodic examination by a pediatrician.
- Every woman who takes a responsible approach to her maternal responsibilities should not worry about the fact that her baby may be taken away from her, since this requires the deprivation of parental rights.
In what situations can a child stay with his father?
In most cases, children remain in the care of their mother, but there may be certain situations in which they remain with their father.
These situations include:
- the mother voluntarily agrees to place the children in foster care, for which a special agreement is drawn up between the parents;
- the mother has many shortcomings, does not want to work, abuses alcohol or drugs, and also leads an immoral lifestyle, so children cannot be left to her;
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- by a court decision, the mother is declared incompetent;
- a woman tortures children, therefore she is unbalanced, as a result of which she cannot raise children;
- the mother works in an environment where she requires constant travel and therefore lacks the capacity to provide optimal child care;
- the baby is strongly attached to his father, so he does not want to stay with his mother.
Important! The decision regarding whether the children will be left to their father is made by the court only after a thorough study of all the factors and living conditions of the children, and according to statistics, such cases account for no more than 7%.
What rights does the second parent have when communicating with children?
Every parent has the right to communicate with their children, so they can raise and see them. Even if the parents are divorced, the kids can communicate not only with them, but also with all their grandmothers or other relatives.
Important! A parent living separately from the children has the right not only to raise them, but even to make different decisions regarding their education.
If a woman who has children begins to create obstacles for their communication with the second parent, then by court decision a special schedule of visits will be drawn up. If she still does not allow the children to see their father, she will be punished by the court.
Who will the children stay with if the mother is still on maternity leave?
Priority in divorce is almost always given to the mother. If she is on maternity leave, then the child is still quite small, therefore, despite her lack of work, the baby will remain with the mother.
During maternity leave, a woman has the right to receive good benefits, and after the child is placed in kindergarten, she can continue working.
What rights do children and parents have during a divorce? The lawyer answers:
During the trial, the husband can put pressure on the court by saying that the woman does not have the optimal income to provide for the child. In this case, the mother must appeal that after the divorce she will receive not only benefits, but also alimony.
Who do adult children stay with?
During the trial, the age of the child must be taken into account. If he is very small, then you make a decision without taking into account his opinion.
Practice shows:
- children under 5 years old usually stay with their mother;
- If a child has reached the age of 15, then he is considered old enough, so he can independently decide which parent will live with, so the court takes his opinion into account.
Thus, teenagers can independently decide with whom they want to live if their parents divorce.
Features of alimony payments
These funds are paid by the parent living separately, since the other parent must have the funds to provide optimal living conditions for the children.
The fee depends on the number of children:
- for 1 child, ¼ of the parent’s income is paid;
- 1/3 of earnings is assigned for two children;
- for three or more children, half the income is paid.
Thus, divorce is a complex procedure that concerns not only adults, but also their children.
Therefore, parents are obliged to think about how to make this process the least painful for their children. It is important that they do not develop complexes, and that they do not feel sad, so they are certainly provided with communication with each parent.
Minor children who have reached the age of 14 can independently decide which parent they will live with.
In case of divorce, who does the child stay with - if the mother does not work?
Solving the dilemma of who the child will stay with after a divorce if the mother does not work is simple. It is enough to draw up an agreement in advance with a notary regarding the maintenance of your ex-wife and child, which will show that they will not be in financial need. It’s another matter when the ex-husband not only does not intend to support the woman, but also denies alimony in every possible way and tries to sue the children.
Disputes about with whom the child will remain after a divorce are no less fierce than when dividing property. Although according to statistics, in 80-85% of cases children are left with their mother, the remaining 20% require additional legal proceedings.
An ex-husband, trying to take away children, does not always strive for the best for them. He often takes advantage of the moment to annoy his ex-wife, especially if the initiative for divorce came from her, the woman “cuckolded him” or otherwise hurt his pride.
One of the key arguments that the man puts forward at the court hearing is that the mother does not have a stable job and a good salary, as a result of which she will not be able to support the minor. In contrast, he submits certificates of his income, which are much higher.
Important! When there are children under 18 in a family, divorce can only be done through the courts. The claim is filed with a magistrate if the issue of the residence and maintenance of children is resolved peacefully through a notarized agreement.
All controversial cases go through the district court: place of residence, communication, detention.
The dissolution of a marriage with at least one child significantly complicates the divorce process.
If a “simple” divorce takes place in the registry office, then if there are children, only in court (except for situations related to Article 19 of the RF IC).
The issue of the child’s residence, registration and financial support must be resolved. According to the law, he can live and be registered in the living space of one of his parents until he is 14 years old; in the future, he decides on the issue of residence independently, but always with his closest relatives.
Important! If the child is registered with the father and lives there, the mother has the right to stay nearby until the age of 14. With the exception of situations when, by court, she is limited in communication with him, or is deprived of parental rights.
Process details:
- If a woman is pregnant or the baby is not yet one year old, the man cannot file for divorce. The initiative to divorce comes only from the wife and for good reasons. Although legally there are situations when a husband can try to get a divorce and sue the children. This is a direct danger of them being close to their mother (alcoholism, drug addiction, serious criminal charges, mental illness, etc.).
- All persons interested in the fate of children can participate in the divorce process: PLO, relatives. A man can call them as witnesses, especially when the mother does not work and does not have a permanent source of income or housing. The same is available to a woman, if her ex-husband tries to sue her children, by attracting witnesses, she can prove that the child will be better off with her, even in the absence of a constant source of income.
For parents who have started divorce proceedings, it is important to remember that children have a hard time not only with scandals in the house, but also with the very fact that mom and dad live separately. A man, before acting in favor of his ambitions and deciding to take a child away from his mother, must remember that the degree of his attachment to her is much higher than to his father.
According to the law, there are no exact instructions with whom the child remains during a divorce. In Art. 65 of the RF IC states that during a trial, the judge must approach the decision comprehensively, based on all the situations outlined by both parents. If the mother does not work, drinks bitter drinks, leads an antisocial lifestyle, and all this is documented and witnessed, the court will definitely side with the father.
But when the mother is a positive woman and cannot go to work due to the child’s small age, she is not given a place in the nursery or kindergarten, but all this is of an exclusively temporary nature and is “supported” by grandmothers and other relatives, then the court can leave the child with the mother .
When considering the issue of children’s place of residence, take into account:
- the degree of their attachment to their father or mother, to other older relatives living with them, brothers, sisters;
- the opinion of the child himself (from 10 years);
- personal qualities of each parent;
- their degree of employment, service schedule and occupation. It is unlikely that the court will accommodate the father, who lives alone after the divorce, works on a rotational basis, and plans to leave the child either in a boarding school or in the care of a nanny;
- level of material support. The mother may not work officially, but she has a well-paid part-time job at home, or savings, stocks, from which she receives decent dividends every month.
There are a lot of circumstances and they are all assessed by the court comprehensively. Of course, the “human factor” cannot be ruled out when the father turns out to be a very influential person with connections, money and a strong desire to annoy his ex. But here we are not talking about legal methods of resolving the issue.
So, according to the law, only a woman’s lack of work is not the primary determining factor for the court. But there are situations in which the court will not take into account even strong objections from the mother. The balance of Themis will be in favor of the father if:
- the mother systematically neglected her responsibilities, left the child alone, did not feed her on time, did not care for her;
- there were facts of violence (physical, psychological) on the part of a woman;
- the mother did not want to instill social skills in the child, did not take him to kindergarten or school, and prevented him from learning;
- the woman deliberately created a situation that threatened the lives of the children.
In the last two cases, not only an antisocial lifestyle (drugs, alcohol, psychotropic substances) and prostitution are considered, but also the woman’s commitment to sects that consider the mandatory aspects of raising children according to the laws of the Russian Federation as incorrect. An example would be refusal of an urgent operation or blood transfusion if this goes against her religion.
As evidence, a man can present to the court certificates of his wife’s long-term incapacity for work, with the exception of situations where she was a housewife with his consent and on his support, on disability, or gave birth and cared for babies.
When a woman is temporarily unemployed, alimony from her ex-husband will be a good help for her. Moreover, the money goes specifically to the child, so the issue of him living with her is not discussed when there are no other grounds against the mother. If the amount of subsidies from the father is small for children and they do not have enough to live on, then because of this the child cannot be taken away from the mother.
A woman can demand alimony from her ex-husband and for herself, too, if:
- she is pregnant by him (conceived in marriage);
- is on maternity leave to care for a child under 3 years old;
- received disability in marriage due to various circumstances, excluding moments of self-harm (suicide, alcoholism, drugs, etc.);
- is raising a disabled child and cannot work;
- disabled for other reasons for which the payment of alimony from the husband is provided.
Important! The child’s mother, who retired immediately after the divorce, does not work, but is raising a common child under 18 years of age, also has the right to alimony from her ex-husband. Condition: long-term marriage with him (usually from 10 years).
Five reasons why a child may be left with his father after a divorce
The divorce of a married couple with minor children always raises a rather painful issue - with whom their offspring will live. Moreover, it is resolved only through the court, and if a settlement agreement is not concluded between the parents, it is the judge’s verdict that becomes the basis for determining the subsequent place of residence of the children.
Family law lawyer Elena Boytsova advises on what reasons may force the court to hand over the children to the father and how this can be avoided.
Equal rights of parents to children - truth or myth?
Article 54 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation states that every child has the right to live and be raised in a family. But in the event of a divorce, he must remain living with one of the parents.
- If a settlement agreement is not concluded between the spouses regarding the “division” of children, then their dispute is resolved by the court, based on the interests of the minors and taking into account their opinions.
- When making a decision, the following are taken into account:
- child's age;
- his affection for each of his parents and siblings, and his relationship with each of them;
- moral and other personal qualities of parents;
- the possibility of creating conditions for the child’s upbringing and development (occupation, work schedule of parents, their financial situation, etc.).
However, judicial practice in the Russian Federation has developed in such a way that in most cases the court sides with the mother, “by default” leaving the children with her. The rights of fathers are practically ignored. Thus, statistics show that about 94-95% of divorces end in the children being awarded to the parent. This is due to the common belief that the mother has a stronger emotional connection with them, is more responsible and is psychologically better prepared to raise babies.
However, not all fathers agree with this position, and can defend their position in court. And achieve a positive result if they are able to collect evidence - examination results, witness testimony, etc.
For what reasons can the court hand over the children to the father?
The decision to leave children after a divorce from their father is, frankly speaking, atypical for Russian reality: only 5-6% of cases out of the total number of court decisions.
What may influence a verdict in favor of the father:
- When the mother, due to mental, health or lifestyle reasons, is unable to take care of the children;
- Regular manifestation of aggression towards the child, physical and mental violence on the part of the parent;
- The mother's leading an immoral, asocial lifestyle;
- She lacks a place to live with her children;
- Lack of funds for their maintenance.
All arguments must be supported by evidence: certificates from government agencies and medical institutions, characteristics, expert opinions, testimony of witnesses and others.
What should a mother do to defend her rights?
Sometimes a spouse, angry with circumstances, does everything possible to sue the children. I can also use illegal methods - falsifying documents and examination results in order to prove the wife’s insanity, collecting negative reviews about her from neighbors, etc.
Situations are common when the husband hires a nosy lawyer to prove that the mother is breaking the law.
In such cases, it is necessary to order an examination from independent experts and submit its results to the court.
It makes sense to get a positive review from her place of work, obtain testimony from witnesses (neighbors, teachers at school, etc.) that she is fulfilling her parental responsibilities, make a certificate of income, and collect documents on ownership of the apartment.
It would be useful to attract people who are ready to confirm that the spouse is not involved in raising their common children.
If the child is 10 years old, the court questions him along with adults, clarifying with whom he wants to stay during the divorce - and necessarily takes into account his answer. Children under 10 years of age are interviewed by representatives of the guardianship and trusteeship authorities.
Right to communicate
Even if a child, by court order, remains with his father, this does not mean that the mother loses the right to communicate with him and participate in his upbringing.
The father is obliged (except in cases of threat to the life and health of the baby) to provide his ex-wife with the opportunity for such meetings.
To avoid scandals, parents have the right to enter into a written agreement on the procedure for exercising parental rights by a mother living separately from the child. If no agreement is reached on this issue, the procedure for communication will be determined by the court.
In case of divorce, who does the child stay with if the mother does not work?
A definite answer to this question is not reflected in regulatory legal acts. Each case is individual, and the decision is made by the court when considering the case.
However, judicial practice shows that most proceedings end with the child remaining with the mother, and financial support falls on the shoulders of the father, even if the spouses are divorced.
What does the legislation say?
Legal relations arising in this area are regulated mainly by the Family Code of the Russian Federation (as well as other regulatory legal acts).
It is noteworthy that there is no clear answer to the question: “Who should the child stay with after a divorce” even in legislation.
The Family Code of the Russian Federation establishes the provision that both spouses have equal rights to the child, therefore neither of them can have an advantage. The court determines with whom the child will remain based on their many characteristics.
These include: financial situation, level of communication with the child, availability of sufficient time for the child, etc.
It is noteworthy that if during a divorce she is unemployed for some reason, this does not mean at all that the child will be taken away from her. Only the court can make a decision.
Thus, if the mother has a good reason for not working, then the court will simply establish the payment of child support for the father.
In order to avoid litigation, divorcing spouses have the right to formalize an agreement. In the agreement, parents must indicate who the child will stay with, what time the other parent can see him, and other issues.
The agreement must be concluded in writing and discloses information on the following points:
- The place where the child will live permanently.
- Expenses that both parents will have to pay to support the child.
- The amount of time, as well as the order of meetings between the spouse living separately and the child.
- Information about the participation of mother and father in raising a child.
A settlement agreement is the best option for both parties, as it takes into account the interests of the spouses and the child. It is noteworthy that the settlement agreement does not free the family from legal proceedings, it only facilitates further actions.
That is, the court will need to decide on the validity of the parents’ settlement agreement and approve its observance as mandatory.
In addition, the settlement agreement should determine the method that will be relevant when transferring alimony.
Child's opinion
Article 57 of the Family Code establishes the obligation of the court to take into account the opinion of the child in legal proceedings without parental consent. Every child over the age of 10 has the opportunity to have a say in who they want to live with.
The child is interviewed without the presence of parents, but with the obligatory presence of appropriate social teachers. In the process of interviewing the child, the court finds out the percentage of influence and communication between the parents and the child.
It is noteworthy that the final decision of the court is based not only on the wishes of the child. His opinion is considered an additional factor.
- The basis for the decision is the totality, which includes the time spent on the child, the financial situation of the parent, as well as his relationship with the child.
- If the child has not reached the age of 10 years, then the court does not have the right to ask his opinion on the current legislation.
- It is noteworthy that infants under three years of age almost always remain with their mother, and the father is required to pay child support in the amount established by the court.
Arbitrage practice
If we analyze judicial practice on this issue, then in most cases the court makes a decision in favor of the mother. At the same time, her financial situation is taken into account quite rarely or not taken into account at all.
It is believed that the child will be more comfortable with his mother.
The Presidium of the Supreme Court approved the provision that financial status should not be the basis for the final decision on the question of with whom it is better for the child to live.
Decisions by trial courts in favor of fathers due to the poor financial situation of the mother are very rare. In addition, these decisions are often challenged in the courts of appeal and cassation.
The mother’s lack of official income, of course, is, in any case, accepted and taken into account by the court. However, the court gives priority to other benefits, for example, social benefits, as well as unofficial earnings when making a decision.
If the mother's income from various resources is enough to support the child, then he will stay with her.
If the mother does not work, then in the event of a divorce, who does the child stay with?
The financial status of the parent is not a determining factor in the court's decision about who the child should stay with. If the child has not yet reached the age of three years, then in almost every case he remains with his mother, regardless of his financial situation.
In this case, the father will have to pay alimony to support the family.
In a situation where the child has reached the age of three years or more, the magistrate considers the following set of factors that are decisive:
- Availability of housing where the child will live.
- Availability of passive or unofficial income.
- The presence of relatives capable of providing for the mother other than the father.
- Analysis of all the reasons why the mother does not work.
If the mother is pregnant or on maternity leave after childbirth (until the child is one year old), the father does not have the right to divorce her.
Only when the child reaches one year can he apply for divorce, however, after the trial, the amount of alimony that the father must pay will be established.
If the mother is sick, the court must take into account the illness itself, whether it is dangerous for the mother’s life or not. After which the final decision is made. If the disease is life-threatening, then a court decision to transfer the child to the father would be appropriate.
Judicial proceedings
If the spouses cannot independently resolve the problem by concluding an agreement, the issue must then be resolved in court. The first step in any case is to file a claim in court.
There is a certain point at which a husband does not have the right to divorce his wife. This is prohibited while she is pregnant, and after childbirth until the child reaches the age of one year.
Judicial proceedings on this issue are regulated by the Civil Procedure Code, namely articles 22-24. The claim must be filed in the magistrate or district court at the place of residence.
It is noteworthy that it is worth contacting the district court at the moment when a dispute arose between the spouses precisely because of the financial situation of a child or several children. Usually everything is decided by the magistrate.
In addition to the statement of claim, the following documents must be submitted:
- Citizen's passport.
- A certificate disclosing the person’s income.
- A prenuptial agreement, if one has been concluded previously.
- Certificates that confirm marriage, as well as the birth of children.
- Receipt of payment of the state duty for the service.
- Documents that confirm ownership of family property.
In addition to these, other documents may be required, since the situations of each divorcing spouse are different.
For example, one of the parents may be deprived of parental rights or declared incompetent by a court. In this regard, documents confirming this may be required.
What to do if the court left the child with a non-working mother
If the father is not satisfied with the court's decision, he has the right to challenge it.
However, in order to change the final decision, the father must have the following grounds:
- Mother's alcoholism or drug addiction.
- The mother is mentally ill and needs to have limited legal capacity (or has one, but the fact was hidden).
- The mother does not devote enough time to the child.
- Deprivation of mother's rights.
These are the grounds that must exist for a child to definitely stay with his father. It is noteworthy that deprivation of a mother’s rights cannot free her from paying alimony in the future.
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Thus, the child often remains with a non-working mother, and the father pays child support. The child remains with his father only if there are compelling reasons for this.
In case of divorce, who does the child stay with if the mother does not work?
The divorce process does not in any way affect the responsibility of parents regarding the care and upbringing of minor children. According to Article 61 of the RF IC, parents are obliged to equally fulfill their obligations. This means that minor children must be raised and supported in the same way. That is, on similar conditions.
If a marriage is dissolved by court, the spouses may submit to the court an agreement on which of them will live with their minor children, on the procedure for paying funds for the maintenance of children and (or) a disabled, needy spouse, on the amount of these funds, or on the division of the spouses' common property . 2. If there is no agreement between the spouses on the issues specified in paragraph 1 of this article, as well as if it is established that this agreement violates the interests of the children or one of the spouses, the court is obliged to:
Which parent retains the child during a divorce?
During the divorce process, the issue of alimony payments is also resolved. Alimony can be collected in favor of children, wife or husband. Most often, alimony is paid in favor of minor children. In this case, their direct recipient will be the parent raising the children. The other spouse makes the payments.
Who do minor children stay with when their parents divorce?
How do you think the court “divided” property and children during a divorce? Of course, the computer, as a means of work, went to the father, and the camping equipment, to the mother. The daughter stayed to live with her mother, the son left with his father. Was the court based on the interests of the children? Certainly! However, not all circumstances were taken into account.
In the event of a divorce, who does the child stay with? Who do children stay with when their parents divorce?
What do you pay attention to during a divorce? Who the child stays with depends on how much each parent is willing to give everything and a little more so that their child stays with him. If both are determined, have fairly good conditions for upbringing, love their baby and want to be with him, the decision will not be easy.
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Who does a child stay with during a divorce if the mother doesn’t work?
The financial status of the parent is not a determining factor in the court's decision about who the child should stay with. If the child has not yet reached the age of three years, then in almost every case he remains with his mother, regardless of his financial situation.
Who will the child stay with after a divorce if the mother does not work?
The mother's lack of work is taken into account by the court, but is not used as the basis for the court's decision. The main requirement is that the mother’s income, including that received through benefits, etc., be sufficient to provide for the child. At the same time, the father is also not relieved of the obligation to support common children, because in this part both parents are equal before the law.
In a divorce, who gets to keep the child?
Recently, fathers increasingly decide that their child must live with them, especially in cases where the child wants to live with his father and not with his mother.
Despite the fact that in most cases, during legal proceedings, the child is still left with the mother (this approach is more in line with the interests of the baby), the second parent can file a claim based on the following considerations:
In case of divorce, who does the child stay with?
If one of the parents is in a more difficult property and financial situation, but at the same time the child is strongly attached to him, then the judicial authorities, when making a decision, will be based more on his attachment than on how much private property the spouse has, and also what kind of funds he has.
The worst thing is that my husband adores my daughter. He'll really cut his throat out for her. I am not kidding. I’ve already quarreled with everyone in the kindergarten, I go to meetings myself, and then I’m ashamed to look them in the eye. Everyone does it wrong. And they yell and intimidate and catch a cold. Therefore, for me, divorce is scary precisely because of the loss of a child.
I'm very scared! He wasn't like this before. I wanted a daughter so much, I was so glad when the ultrasound showed the girl. Even if I work, in the event of a divorce I will not be able to resist his money and living conditions for the child.
I'm so terrified! During the last scandal, he threatened to take the child away completely and throw me in a mental hospital! Right now, with money, nothing is impossible.
The impact of parental divorce on children
Registration and residence of minor children after the divorce of their parents is included in the issue of determining residence. Often it becomes the cornerstone of the entire process. The mother wants the children to live with her, the father insists that they live with him. But in reality - showdowns, scandals and quarrels.
Who will the child stay with after divorce?
In claims to determine the order of communication with the child, the appealing parent assumes that the child lives with the other party and asks to establish the order of his communication with the child. When applying to court, the plaintiff (applicant) indicates how he sees the procedure for communicating with the minor.
His task is to convince the court that the order he proposes will not harm the child himself, and the implementation of such an order will be real and not contrary to the interests and life schedule of the minor.
In the claim, you can ask to determine the days and hours of communication, the procedure for communicating with the child during his vacation and on holidays.
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The application is submitted to the district court at the place of residence of the defendant , and only if there are certain circumstances specified in Article 29 of the Code of Civil Procedure of the Russian Federation, at the location of the plaintiff (if the person is seriously ill or has a minor offspring, which makes traveling to the defendant’s location difficult).
Division of children in divorce between father and mother
It is worth remembering that, despite the fact that according to the law both parents are equal in their rights, in practice in most cases the child remains with the mother. This does not mean that the father’s rights to the child are infringed, it’s just that women, as a rule, spend less time at work and, accordingly, can devote more time to raising children. What comes first.
How is it decided who gets to keep the child in a divorce?
Often, parents, especially if the divorce does not occur in the best conditions, use the court as an “arena” to sort out personal relationships. Children in such situations are used by them as a tool to put pressure on each other.
To prevent psychological pressure, the court can clarify their opinion without their personal presence at court proceedings.
Thus, a parent who intends to obtain custody must provide the court with specific arguments and facts that would fully confirm his statements that the children will be better off with him.
In situations where the communication of children with a father or mother living separately from them could cause them any harm, the court may prohibit this parent from taking any part in raising the children.
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