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Dear Client,
The custody order passed by the Magistrate under Sec.21 of the D V Act is interim and temporary. Such an order of temporary custody is passed during the pendency of a DV case. A magistrate cannot pass an order granting permanent custody of the child to the aggrieved person in a DV case. So, for an application claiming a change of school for the child which is of a permanent nature, the DV Court is not empowered to allow such a claim of the applicant during the pendency of the DV Cas

Dear Client,

You're facing a difficult situation with your mother, who has been abusive due to untreated mental health issues. You took the step to move out with your siblings for safety, but you're worried about potential consequences, including losing custody of them. Prioritize the well-being of yourself and your siblings, seek legal advice, and lean on support from trusted individuals as you navigate this challenging time.

Dear Client,
Your husband can not stop you from leaving the country although he will have certain rights over the child since you both are still under the status of being married

Dear Client,
Until and unless a marriage is annulled by a decree of divorce, you cannot claim custody of your 4-year-old child. As per the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, if the child is below 5 years old, the custody is naturally given to the mother. Only in case, if the court feels that the mother is unfit to take care of the child, the custody will go to the father or another person. It is always recommended to consult an expert divorce lawyer to get the right legal advice before filing

Dear madam,
you may file child custody case and get permanent custody of children without any reservation for your husband for visitation rights as he is a drunkard.

Dear Client,

According to the Hindu Marriage Act, either spouse can file for divorce with mutual consent after one year of marriage and one year of separation. Contested divorces don't require a year of separation. In custody matters, both parents have equal rights, but if they disagree, the court decides based on the child's welfare. Hindu couples can petition for custody under the Hindu Marriage Act or the Guardian & Ward Act. Typically, custody goes to the mother for children under 5 unless

Dear Client,

Living separately for an extended period, such as seven years, doesn't obligate your family to reunite with you against their will. Even a court cannot compel your family to reconcile after such prolonged separation, which constitutes a valid ground for divorce under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 if either spouse applies for it. However, under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, a spouse can petition a district court for the restitution of conjugal rights, which allo

Dear Client,

Under Hindu law, adoption requires the consent of the biological father of the child from the first marriage, even if the marriage has been dissolved by a decree of divorce. In the case of adopting the daughter of your wife from her previous marriage, the consent of her biological father is necessary. The adoption deed must also be duly registered, with the biological father giving consent to the adoption by the new husband.

Changing the name of the biological father on the birt

Dear Sir,
If you are marriage is legal you may claim child visitation rights and accordingly file a case and get a chance to look after your children frequently.

Dear Client,

Upon the dissolution of a marriage through a divorce decree, custody of a child below 5 years typically goes to the mother. The Guardians and Wards Act of 1890 in India allows a child aged 9 or above to express a preference for custody in court appeals by either parent. Fathers can obtain sole custody by establishing the mother's unfitness before the court and demonstrating that it is in the child's "best interest." Fathers may face additional challenges in proving paternity, thei