Under Australian family law, children have the right to have a healthy and significant relationship with both their parents while being protected from harm. In order for this decision to be made, the court requires relevant information and takes into account the best interests of the child. What is child custody? “The term applied to the support and control of a child that is determined by the court when the parents of the child are divorced or separated.” The primary considerations made by the court include: The benefit to the child of having a meaningful relationship with both of their parents The need to protect the child from physical/psychological harm as well as being subjected to, or exposed to, abuse, neglect or violence Many people often have misconceptions regarding who receives custody and how the child’s time is split up. Child support lawyers in Sydney clear up the misunderstandings and outline the truth regarding child custody and child support. Myth #1: P...