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Children The Majlis Vol 26 No 09, p.3

As far as visitation rules are concerned in a divorce case, how often and for how long can the father see his children?

Question

As far as visitation rules are concerned in a divorce case, how often and for how long can the father see his children? Can he take them home to sleep over? Can he take them for an outing?

Answer

While the mother is the guardian of the minor (nabaaligh) children, the father always is the guardian. He is entitled to see his children as often as he desires. Obviously a sensible arrangement has to be made for access at a neutral venue. He may take them to sleep at his place only with the consent of the mother. If the father is not a faasiq-faajir, he may take them for an outing with the consent of the mother.

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