How does the court determine the places of residence of children depending on their age at the time of divorce?

According to Article 160 of the Family Code of Ukraine (hereinafter - the Family Code of Ukraine), the place of residence of a minor child is determined with the consent of the parents, if the child has not reached the age of 10. If the child is between 10 and 14 years old, he, together with his parents, participates in making decisions about his place of residence.

The court always acts exclusively in the interests of the child. The main goal is the best conditions for a comfortable life and full development of the child. During the consideration of the case, the court pays attention to how the parents behave in relation to the child. Proofs of responsible parenthood are:

• testimony of neighbors who can confirm the circumstances stated in the lawsuit;

• an explanation from the preschool education institution or school where the child studies;

• evidence of which parent picks up the child from kindergarten, attends parent meetings, shows interest in progress, monitors the child's health and undergoes medical examinations;

• certificates of timely payment of alimony for child support;

• in case of deprivation of parental rights for other children, the court's decision on this.