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It\u2019s quite a common perception in our society that UK courts usually<\/i><\/em>\u00a0favour the mother in child residence proceedings.<\/p>\n Here, at Wembley Solicitors, we\u2019ve attended many cases where fathers are initially reluctant pursuing their application for child custody. They believe that the court would ultimately run the ruling in the favour of the child\u2019s mother, and so they could be wasting their money, time and sanity in chasing the lost cause.<\/p>\n However, in reality, that\u2019s not the case at all.<\/p>\n UK family courts imply a very simple standard (although it\u2019s execution is quite complex) when deciding on child residence: What is best for the child?<\/p>\n This question may seem pretty straightforward, but it can be very difficult to answer.<\/p>\n It entails a holistic assessment of many factors, such as:<\/p>\nUK Family Courts Always Ensure the Best Interest of the Child<\/h2>\n