Each spouse has equal rights in regard to the custody of their child as for the education, religion, health, etc.

In case of a divorce between the parents, the court is to determine the spouse that shall have custody of the children and the type of custody, as it should serve to the best interest of the children. The different types of custody are:

- temporary custody – is granted to one of the spouses or even to both of them during the duration of the divorce act.

- exclusive custody – is granted exclusively to only one of the spouses and the other could be given permission for supervision and visitation of the children.

- joint custody – both spouses are given equal rights over the decisions for the upbringing and education of the children.

If there are more than one child in the family, the court could make the decision to separate them and to divide the custody between the parents. It is also possibility that the custody could be granted to a third party: grandfather and grandmother or other relatives.

The court keeps the right to change its order at any time later under certain circumstances occur that are believed to be against the interests of the child.