Mothers' rights =============== When considering mothers'rights, the law starts from a point of view that children benefit from spending time with both parents. More often than not, a child will live with the person who historically did most of the caring. For many families, this will be the mother. In determining child arrangements, the primary concern of the courts is the best interests of the child. Judges begin with the assumption that both parents are equally capable of raising children, regardless of age, and that children have the right to maintain a relationship with both parents unless compelling evidence suggests otherwise. The considerations go beyond deciding the child's primary residence, also addressing regular contact with the other parent, as well as arrangements for holidays, education, medical care, and any religious or cultural aspects. 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