[user104658]

Originally Posted by Adam.

It is actually sickening how a mother always gets the custody

Most common scenario is joint custody. Residence usually goes to the mother but, to be fair, it's very rarely contested... and when it is contested, it'll go to whoever has been the primary carer before separation, unless there are some other circumstances like substance abuse. If the father has been the primary caregiver during the child's life thus far, and contests for them to reside with him, then there's a high chance of that succeeding .

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Most common scenario is joint custody. Residence usually goes to the mother but, to be fair, it's very rarely contested... and when it is contested, it'll go to whoever has been the primary carer before separation, unless there are some other circumstances like substance abuse. If the father has been the primary caregiver during the child's life thus far, and contests for them to reside with him, then there's a high chance of that succeeding .

Which is very fair really imo whatever disrupts the kids the least is what should be aimed for

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Most common scenario is joint custody. Residence usually goes to the mother but, to be fair, it's very rarely contested... and when it is contested, it'll go to whoever has been the primary carer before separation, unless there are some other circumstances like substance abuse. If the father has been the primary caregiver during the child's life thus far, and contests for them to reside with him, then there's a high chance of that succeeding .

Or yes, this. Had not read the more recent posts when I replied

[Matthew.]

it’s not as if the mum always gets the custody though is it