... the best interests of the child. The welfare approach or best interests finds its latest expression in the Children Act 1989 and section 1(1) of this Act provides that when the court determines any question with respect to the upbringing of a child, the child's welfare shall be the paramount consideration. In deciding with whom the child shall reside, or have contact, the court takes into account a number of factors to help them determine where the child's welfare lies, including the ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child, his physical, emotional and educational needs and the likely effect of a change of residence. So let us examine the facts of the case at hand- Hassan would like his son to be brought up in the Muslim faith but Susie does not seem too keen on this idea. Hassan, being a parent under section 10(4), could apply for a Section 8 order ...

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