Divorce and Child Protection: the Best Interests of in Post-Divorce Parental Conflicts Democratic Republic Congo

This book examines the central role of the child in the Congolese legal system in the context of parental tensions and conflicts arising from divorce. In light of the Constitution (the fundamental law of the Democratic Republic of the Congo), the Family Code, Law No. 09/001 of January 10, 2009, on child protection, and the international instruments ratified by the Congolese government, it highlights the significance of the principle of the best interests of the child, a true legal and ethical compass.The study examines protective mechanisms, parental responsibilities, and judicial decisions, demonstrating how this principle transcends individual wishes to safeguard the child's dignity and future. In a society where marital breakdowns are on the rise, the protection of children's rights has emerged as a major issue of social justice and family stability.This book demonstrates that the best interests of the child are by no means a mere mantra, but a concrete requirement: it guides the judge, challenges parents, and commits the state to its sacred mission of protecting future generations.