Custody of children after divorce

Q:

1. In the case of children's custody,if the mother does not remarry,who does the children go to?

2. After what age the children can decide with who they would like to stay with?

3. If the mother does not want the children to keep in contact with the father, what should be done?

A: Refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/14117 and http://muftionline.co.za/node/1837

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)