Q: Write a brief description on the custody of child?

Ans: If a child is under the age of 18, the court may grant one parent the authority to care for the child. It is referred to as having custody of the child. The parent to whom the custody is granted will be obligated to take care of the child's financial security,  healthy lifestyle, medical care, and overall growth in all affairs. The legal right to see and interact with the child is also provided to the other parent who has not the custody of child.The best interests of the child are the primary consideration for the family courts while deciding disputes of custody. 
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