Guidelines in determining the best interest of the child standard on guardianship and custody cases
Date of Publication
5-8-2018
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Juris Doctor
College
College of Law
Department/Unit
Law
Thesis Adviser
Rosario Olivas Quinto
Defense Panel Chair
Anunciacion G. Ayo
Defense Panel Member
Vyva Victoria M. Aguirre
Abstract/Summary
This study aims to apply the best interest of the child principle in custody and guardianship cases in the Philippine context and to set guidelines that will help the family court judges and social workers to have a common approach in determining to whom the custody or guardianship of a child should be awarded. The study examines the different approaches and understanding of the family court judges, social workers, psychologist, teachers and principals to the different characters, attitudes and wellbeing of a child. Furthermore, such examination involved the understanding of the needs of the children based on their ages and environment in order to mold themselves to become good and responsible persons of this society, through a holistic approach. The over-all result of the interviews that were conducted is that it is difficult to set specific guidelines in custody or guardianship cases because each case is different and unique from the other. However, the goal in proposing guidelines is to set a common approach on specific issues that the persons involved in awarding custody and guardianship are in conflict with. Moreover, the existence of guidelines would also encourage guardians or custodians to strive more to become fit for the duties of a custodian or guardian, which would ultimately be for the best interest of the child. Lastly, the said guidelines may help for faster rendition of judgments.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG007463; TG07463
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Common's, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Keywords
Conflict of laws—Custody of children---Philippines; Guardian and ward--Philippines
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Recommended Citation
Castillo, C. G., & Sanchez, A. D. (2018). Guidelines in determining the best interest of the child standard on guardianship and custody cases. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/7261
Embargo Period
11-13-2024
