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Is age any factor for custody of the child.i mean after what age of child his/her father can claim for his/her custody.


Asked on 7/23/10, 11:46 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

generally a father gets custody when the child attains 8 yrs and more

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Answered on 7/25/10, 4:02 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

In law, father is natural guardian except that for a child below five years mother is to be given preference in the matter of custody.

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Answered on 7/26/10, 1:58 am


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