Joint Custody Like A Great River

Joint custody and alternating residence are modern forms for regulating parental responsibility, bringing significant legal and social issues to the forefront.

In Cyprus, where sole custody predominates, the prospect of establishing joint custody presents new challenges.

But what is the true meaning of joint custody, and how can it truly benefit the child's best interests?

Joint custody constitutes the shared exercise of parental responsibility by both parents, even after their separation. Its purpose is to maintain the active presence and participation of both parents in the upbringing, education, and emotional development of the child. Exercising joint custody involves making joint decisions on essential matters concerning the child's life, such as education, health, and determination of the place of residence, always with the best interests of the minor as the guiding principle