Child Custody Lawyer
How is custody decided?
Indian courts treat the welfare of the child as the paramount consideration. Relevant laws include the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 and the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, along with personal law.
Types of arrangements
- Physical custody: where the child lives.
- Legal guardianship: decision-making authority.
- Joint or shared arrangements agreed by the parents or ordered by the court.
- Visitation schedules for the other parent.
Factors courts may consider
The child’s age, needs and wishes (where appropriate), each parent’s circumstances, stability and the child’s education and care. No outcome can be guaranteed.
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