Short answer
Parents may agree where the child lives. If they disagree, the decision is based on the child’s interests; neither gender nor higher income creates an automatic preference.
Practical example
One parent earns more, while the other provides daily care and the established school environment. The whole situation requires assessment.
What to do
Prepare information about care, housing, school, health and safety. Include contact with the other parent in the arrangement.
Points to consider
Using a child to pressure the other parent is unacceptable. Violence or safety risks require separate, prompt action.
Legal basis
Civil Code of Georgia, Articles 1197, 1199, 1200, 1201. Current text: https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/31702
Information checked on 28 October 2026. The outcome depends on the documents and facts of the individual case.
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