This is in force until 31.07.2022: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri＝celex:32003R2201 This will be in force from 01.08.2022: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri＝CELLAR%3A524570fa-9c9a-11e9-9d01-01aa75ed71a1 The aim: To explore the legal regulations and implementation in the light of protection of the best interests of the child, specially considering the state aid. Hypothesis: There is a lack of adequate and necessary regulation. The current regulations do not guarantee the protection of the rights of the child to the extent provided. Research question: Does the current regulation of state aid ensure the protection of the rights of the child? Structure: ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION 1. Theoretical starting points 1.1 The welfare of the child 1.2 Family and parents 1.3 Family values 1.4 Impact of parental separation on children 2. The rights of the child 2.1 Child image 2.2 The legal rights of the child 2.3 Hearing the child in court 2.4 Best interest of the child 3. Identifying the best interests of the child 3.1 Assessing the well-being of the child and the family 3.2 Parenting assessment 3.3 Assessing the best interests of the child in custody disputes 3.4 The role of local government, state aid and judge in determing the best interests of the child CONCLUSION SUMMARY LIST OF REFERENCES APPENDICES *Footnotes *Academical sources only
