<![CDATA[Abstract Child custody is an important issue in divorce because it is directly related to the welfare, protection, and development of children. This article discusses child custody after divorce from two legal perspectives, namely Islamic law and Indonesian legislation. The research approach uses a normative juridical method, with a literature study including the Qur’an, Hadith, Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI), Marriage Law, Child Protection Law, as well as religious court decisions. The research results show that in Islamic law, custody of young children tends to be granted to the mother, while children who are already mumayyiz can choose to live with their father or mother, while still considering the best interests of the child (maslahah al-thifl). Meanwhile, laws in Indonesia emphasize the principle of the best interest of the child, where custody is determined by the court based on the parents' capabilities, environmental conditions, and the child's overall interests, regardless of the parent's gender. Both systems agree that fathers are still obligated to provide for their children, and custody should be directed to ensure the child's safety, education, and welfare. This article concludes that although the mechanisms and priorities of caregivers differ, the purpose of child custody in both Islamic law and Indonesian law remains the same. Keywords: child custody, divorce, Islamic law, Indonesian law]]>
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