Child custody
3 years ago
Venerated sir,
I am extremely sorry to disturb you but it's an urgent request to you to pay attention to a very serious, unnatural and unique case in which there is a life and death situation to a 15years old girl.Dear sir! children seek their safety in their own family when the society suppresses them but here the case is unique because the girl wants safety from her own family, her own biological parents and brother. She is fed up with the mental and physical torture of the family and sexual exploitation from her own brother in which her own mother is supporting the brother. The girl is going in depression day by day and the only way she finds is to commit suicide.( As her mother say near about daily that drink poison and die,so that our weight may be lessen) dear sir! I want to save the girl at any rate, in any situation. So, I talked child helpline but they are thinking only with their chairs and positions,and not by heart.they force to do inquiry first and it's clear if they go to her home for inquiry,the girl will suffer from honour killing the very day that why she complained and also they will say this an accident.( I want to give the girl to my mother for her safety and well being) so I request you to not only think as a legal advisor but as to think as a human being and even as a father.
Is there any law,any act, on the basis of which the girl can be brought to my family, can the judge think by his heart for this unique and unnatural case? Please tell me if there is any possible way. thanks a lot.
A.Just get file child custody case through your mother saying there is danger to the child in the hands of her parents.
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Child Custody Law In India
Guardians and Wards Act 1890 (GAWA),
Explaining the basics of child custody laws in India – if you are filing a divorce, you need to understand how child custody works.
Perhaps one of the most crucial issues that comes up after getting a divorce is the matter of child custody. In the majority of divorce cases in India, child custody is settled between parents themselves, without the need to go to court. However, if you are among the small number of cases where parents are unable to settle the issue between themselves, then you need to be aware of how Family Courts in India decide on custody issues.
In India, children under 18 years of age are supposed to have a legal guardian. The party who is awarded guardianship by the Court has the responsibility of taking care of the child. In some cases, the parents may share the custody of the child, but only one parent may be given the actual physical custody of the child. The court mostly bases their decisions on the best interests of the child and not always on the arguments of each parent.
Summary on child custody laws in India
• Custody means that one parent is held responsible for the child’s basic/daily needs although the non-custodial parent may still have visitation rights.
• Some aspects of child custody law in India vary depending on which religion you belong to.
• There is no automatic transfer of custody in the event of a divorce; regardless of religion, custody affairs are decided by the courts.
• Depending on the case, the court may award sole custody to one parent or joint custody to both parents
• Courts in India have usually given custody of young children to the mother, on the grounds that ‘children of tender years’ cannot manage without maternal affection. This is not however a hard and fast rule.
• Children’s preferences for custody and living with one parent over the other are generally considered after 9 years of age.
Basics of child custody laws in India
Physical custody means that one parent is held responsible for the child’s basic/daily needs like housing, education and food. But in many cases, the non-custodial parent still has visitation rights.
Although there are some specifications under each personal law, Child custody matters in India are governed by the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 (GAWA), which is applicable to people of all religions in India. Under these Acts, generally, the custody of a small child is given to the mother. Custody of older boys may be given to the father, and of older girls to the mother. However, courts also consider specific personal laws while giving their judgements.
Hindus are governed by the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956 (HMGA), which follows similar considerations as GAWA. Although the HMGA provides that the father is the natural guardian of the child, the paramount consideration for custody is the welfare of the child. Courts in India have therefore tended to give custody of young children to the mother, on the grounds that ‘children of tender years’ cannot manage without maternal affection.
As per Muslim personal laws, custody of minor children is given to mothers. But after the age of seven years, the mother’s right over the son ends. Custody of girls is given to mothers until they attain puberty. One important aspect of this law is that the conduct of the mother is considered of great importance, and if that is found ‘objectionable’, she may not be given custody rights. The father has the right to custody after the mother’s term ends. In case of the absence of both parents, the grandparents are offered the custody of the child. Also, as per ‘Shia’ law, if a person ceases to be a Muslim, the child’s custody cannot be granted to him/her.
In the case of Christians, custody issues are handled by the Indian Divorce Act, 1869. Section 41 of the Act has some provisions which state that the Court may pass such orders as it deems proper, including placing the child in its protection.
However, an important point to be noted is that irrespective of the customs or personal laws, any parent who wants custody of a child and cannot reach a settlement has to seek custody separately from the Court. There is never any automatic transfer of a child’s custody to a particular parent.
How courts decide child custody
The courts give their decision on child custody based on various aspects that deal with the welfare of the child. These factors include the character of the parent, economic conditions of the parents, any specified ‘will’ of a deceased parent, the moral environment at home, age and sex of the child and so on. Children’s preferences are generally considered after 9 years of age. Some archaic considerations still remain, which means that in case of remarriage of a woman, generally custody is not granted to her while it may be granted to a father who remarries, especially if the second wife cannot give birth.
There are two types of child custody which may be granted. One is ‘sole custody’ where only one spouse gets the physical custody of a child. The other is ‘joint custody’ where both the spouses share the custody of the child.
Other key facts about child custody law in India
Child custody in India is not a hard and fast issue, and judges decide on a case-to-case basis. It is not always necessary that if you are of unsound economic condition or have some other problems, you will not be given custody. The courts keep in mind the mental satisfaction of the children and their best interests. After a divorce, the husband may be ordered to pay maintenance to the wife, which can also be used to bring up the child.
If you feel that you are capable of taking care of your child, then you must file an application. It is your right to get custody of your child. It is also advisable to meet a good lawyer and work on these aspects in advance. If one of the parents is given custody of the child, the other is granted visitation rights. That means that he/she can meet the child with permission from the custodial parent. It is also possible to request the Court to reconsider its decision after a period of time, especially if the children are not happy.
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Child Custody Law In India
Guardians and Wards Act 1890 (GAWA),
Explaining the basics of child custody laws in India – if you are filing a divorce, you need to understand how child custody works.
Perhaps one of the most crucial issues that comes up after getting a divorce is the matter of child custody. In the majority of divorce cases in India, child custody is settled between parents themselves, without the need to go to court. However, if you are among the small number of cases where parents are unable to settle the issue between themselves, then you need to be aware of how Family Courts in India decide on custody issues.
In India, children under 18 years of age are supposed to have a legal guardian. The party who is awarded guardianship by the Court has the responsibility of taking care of the child. In some cases, the parents may share the custody of the child, but only one parent may be given the actual physical custody of the child. The court mostly bases their decisions on the best interests of the child and not always on the arguments of each parent.
Summary on child custody laws in India
• Custody means that one parent is held responsible for the child’s basic/daily needs although the non-custodial parent may still have visitation rights.
• Some aspects of child custody law in India vary depending on which religion you belong to.
• There is no automatic transfer of custody in the event of a divorce; regardless of religion, custody affairs are decided by the courts.
• Depending on the case, the court may award sole custody to one parent or joint custody to both parents
• Courts in India have usually given custody of young children to the mother, on the grounds that ‘children of tender years’ cannot manage without maternal affection. This is not however a hard and fast rule.
• Children’s preferences for custody and living with one parent over the other are generally considered after 9 years of age.
Basics of child custody laws in India
Physical custody means that one parent is held responsible for the child’s basic/daily needs like housing, education and food. But in many cases, the non-custodial parent still has visitation rights.
Although there are some specifications under each personal law, Child custody matters in India are governed by the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 (GAWA), which is applicable to people of all religions in India. Under these Acts, generally, the custody of a small child is given to the mother. Custody of older boys may be given to the father, and of older girls to the mother. However, courts also consider specific personal laws while giving their judgements.
Hindus are governed by the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956 (HMGA), which follows similar considerations as GAWA. Although the HMGA provides that the father is the natural guardian of the child, the paramount consideration for custody is the welfare of the child. Courts in India have therefore tended to give custody of young children to the mother, on the grounds that ‘children of tender years’ cannot manage without maternal affection.
As per Muslim personal laws, custody of minor children is given to mothers. But after the age of seven years, the mother’s right over the son ends. Custody of girls is given to mothers until they attain puberty. One important aspect of this law is that the conduct of the mother is considered of great importance, and if that is found ‘objectionable’, she may not be given custody rights. The father has the right to custody after the mother’s term ends. In case of the absence of both parents, the grandparents are offered the custody of the child. Also, as per ‘Shia’ law, if a person ceases to be a Muslim, the child’s custody cannot be granted to him/her.
In the case of Christians, custody issues are handled by the Indian Divorce Act, 1869. Section 41 of the Act has some provisions which state that the Court may pass such orders as it deems proper, including placing the child in its protection.
However, an important point to be noted is that irrespective of the customs or personal laws, any parent who wants custody of a child and cannot reach a settlement has to seek custody separately from the Court. There is never any automatic transfer of a child’s custody to a particular parent.
How courts decide child custody
The courts give their decision on child custody based on various aspects that deal with the welfare of the child. These factors include the character of the parent, economic conditions of the parents, any specified ‘will’ of a deceased parent, the moral environment at home, age and sex of the child and so on. Children’s preferences are generally considered after 9 years of age. Some archaic considerations still remain, which means that in case of remarriage of a woman, generally custody is not granted to her while it may be granted to a father who remarries, especially if the second wife cannot give birth.
There are two types of child custody which may be granted. One is ‘sole custody’ where only one spouse gets the physical custody of a child. The other is ‘joint custody’ where both the spouses share the custody of the child.
Other key facts about child custody law in India
Child custody in India is not a hard and fast issue, and judges decide on a case-to-case basis. It is not always necessary that if you are of unsound economic condition or have some other problems, you will not be given custody. The courts keep in mind the mental satisfaction of the children and their best interests. After a divorce, the husband may be ordered to pay maintenance to the wife, which can also be used to bring up the child.
If you feel that you are capable of taking care of your child, then you must file an application. It is your right to get custody of your child. It is also advisable to meet a good lawyer and work on these aspects in advance. If one of the parents is given custody of the child, the other is granted visitation rights. That means that he/she can meet the child with permission from the custodial parent. It is also possible to request the Court to reconsider its decision after a period of time, especially if the children are not happy.
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