In the case of divorce or separation, the question of parental responsibility is resolved by the court. Parental responsibility may be awarded to one of the parents or, if they both agree and simultaneously fix the place of residence of the child, to both parents jointly. The court may decide otherwise, and may in particular divide the exercise of parental responsibility between the parents or grant it to a third person.
The usual course is to submit a document drawn up by the parents which sets out the agreement between them. This is provided in cases of divorce by mutual consent of parents with minor children, in which case a written agreement between the parents settling the custody of their children and contact therewith must be submitted to the court.
If parents cannot come to an agreement on the issue of parental responsibility, and it is in the child’s best interests that a decision is reached, the matter will be decided by the court.
You have the right to obtain legal aid to cover the costs of the procedure
The parent who does not reside with the child has the right to have contact with him/her.
The parent who does not reside with the child had the obligation to pay an allowance every month.