Legal Question in Family Law in Philippines

Re: Child custody

Child below 7 years old shall be in the custody of the mother subject to visitorial rights only of the father. YEs, they are entitled to support from their father. Thanks

Re: Child custody

Under the Family Code, the custody ofa child below 7 years old belongs to the mother. Thus, they cannot take them away from you. Unless, they can prove that you are unfit to have the custody and care of your minor children. The best interest of the child is the consideration of awarding child custody in case custody is being contested.

Yes, they are entitled to child support from your husband.Even you are entitled to support. To compel your husband from supporting you and your children you can initiate a criminal complaint for violation of the law involving Violence Against Women and their Children. This is because if your husband is not supporting you he is in effect committing an economic violence.