{"_id":"668da0ab0b76658b4c233d6e","title":"What are the brief rulings for a child's custody after a divorce?","question":"When a Muslim couple with children get divorced in Islam and can't agree to custody rights, which parent should get custody of the children under shari'ah? Does the age of the children/new spouse matter? Can the parents come to a custody agreement that's different from the Shar'i ruling? Is the parent with custody obligated to allow the children see their other parent?","answer":"There are many details to this question, but to put it briefly, custody depends on the child's age and whether the parents are qualified for custody. If the child is below the age of discernment, custody is granted to the mother or grandmother before the father. Once the child reaches the age of discernment, the child may choose which parent they want to live with. Parents can agree on a custody arrangement that prioritizes the child's well-being. The parent with primary custody is required to allow the child to spend time with the other parent.","tags":[{"_id":"668da0010b76658b4c232b9d","tag":"Relationships: Parent and Child","count":111},{"_id":"668d9ff10b76658b4c2329bc","tag":"Marriage: Divorce","count":24},{"_id":"668da0280b76658b4c232fac","tag":"Relationships: Ex-Spouse","count":5}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:42:19.313Z"}