Parent choice for kids after divorce

Groundbreaking new laws will allow children the right to choose which parent to live with after a divorce.

The legislation, to be signed off on next Tuesday by the Cabinet, will also offer foster parents greater rights and allow same-sex couples to adopt.

The plans are detailed in the Children and Family Relationships Bill to be put forward by Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald next week. It is expected to be signed into law as early as March 2.