Custody, parentage and family relationships
Shared custody: the child’s best interests come first
The issue and the court’s approach
The Supreme Court brought together the factors for assessing shared custody: previous care, parenting abilities, the child’s needs, reports and mutual respect. It treated this as a normal, desirable arrangement where feasible and beneficial.
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Official source and identification
Supreme Court · Civil Chamber · STS 257/2013 · 2013-04-29
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General information on Spanish law. Application depends on the facts, applicable legislation and subsequent developments. English text is explanatory, not an official translation.