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Civil Act — Article 837 (Divorce and responsibility of fostering children)

민법 제837조

(1) The parties shall determine by agreement matters concerning fostering their children. <Amended on Jan. 13, 1990>

(2) If the agreement as set forth in paragraph (1) shall include matters as follows: <Amended on Dec. 21, 2007>

1. Decision on the custodian;

2. Child support;

3. Visitation right and methods thereof.

(3) Where the agreement as set forth in paragraph (1) harms children's welfare, the Family Court shall order correction or decide ex officio matters necessary for fostering, taking consideration of children's intention and age, financial status of the parents, and other circumstances. <Amended on Dec. 21, 2007; Dec. 27, 2022>

(4) Where the agreement on fostering cannot or would not be made, the Family Court shall decide it upon a request of the party or ex officio. In such cases, the Family Court shall take matters as set forth in paragraph (3) into account. <Added on Dec. 21, 2007>

(5) Where deemed necessary for children's welfare, the Family Court may change matters concerning fostering or take other appropriate measures, upon a request of each parent, children or prosecutor or ex officio. <Added on Dec. 21, 2007>

(6) Except for matters related to fostering, the provisions of paragraphs (3) through (5) shall not change the rights and duties of parents. <Added on Dec. 21, 2007>

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