Father Placed Second in Custody Order Under New Family Law Draft

A new draft family law would place the father second in the order of priority for child custody, immediately after the mother.

The proposed provision sets out the father’s position in the custody hierarchy while retaining the mother’s first-place priority.

The stated aim is to protect the child, support their upbringing and ensure they receive care.

The custody arrangement is part of a draft law, rather than an enacted measure. The available details do not specify when the proposal would take effect or the conditions governing its application.