Questão jurídica principal
Whether custody of the child should remain with the mother or be transferred to the father.
Decisão extraída
The existing custody arrangement no longer served the child's welfare; the transfer to the father was justified.
Fundamentação extraída
The mother had not provided stable structures or protection from violence over a long period, whereas the father offered a reliable and secure environment. The disadvantages of separating the child from siblings and changing school and residence were outweighed by the need to protect the child's welfare.