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Reprieve for men in child custody

Father with his two young boys [Courtesy]

The High Court has handed fathers a major win in custody cases, granting them an equal right to take care of minors despite their age.

For many years, the law has denied men the right to keep children of tender years as it was believed they would get better care from mothers.

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