Minor kept in Ecatepec school after family dispute over custody

Elements of Citizen Security and Municipal Transit of Ecatepec, in the State of Mexico (Edomex), protected an eight-year-old minor, who was intended to be abducted from an elementary school in the Polígonos 3 neighborhood, after a family conflict between the parents.

The events occurred when officers were alerted that Víctor Jocksan F. M. intended to remove his son from the school, but minutes later the minor's mother arrived, stating that she had had a problem with her partner over custody of the child and refused to let him take him.

The minor was kept safe at the school and in the presence of both parents and the school principal, they were told that out of respect for the rights of the child, he would remain under the care of the mother , and both parents should go to the family courts to begin the custody process.

What is child custody?

Child custody refers to the right and responsibility of parents or legal guardians to care for, protect, educate and make decisions about the life of a minor. In the legal field, this term refers to physical custody (where and with whom the child lives) and legal custody (who has the right to make important decisions about the child's life, such as education, health, religion, etc.).

There are different types of custody, depending on the agreement between the parents or the decision of a judge , including:

• Shared custody: Both parents share the responsibility and time of caring for the minor.
• Sole custody: One parent has primary responsibility for care and decision-making, while the other has visitation rights.
• Alternating Custody: Children spend a considerably balanced amount of time between the two homes.

The primary goal of custody is to ensure the well-being of the child and to ensure that his or her physical, emotional, and educational needs are adequately met. If the parents cannot agree, a judge will decide on custody based on the best interests of the child.

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