Legal Question in Family Law in India

us child custody in india

my friend planning to get divorce from husband who has h1b visa status and mother is in family visa.both are Indians.but the 9 month old kid is us citizen.Can the mother apply for child custody in india?


Asked on 3/04/09, 7:02 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

ujwala mandgi anantmandgi&associates

Re: us child custody in india

yes you can apply for child custody in india if the child is with you in india

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Answered on 3/08/09, 4:28 am
ujwala mandgi anantmandgi&associates

Re: us child custody in india

yes you can apply for child custody in india if the child is with you in india

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Answered on 3/08/09, 4:28 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: us child custody in india

Yes, the mother is entitled to pursue her remedies as per Indian laws; and if the child is in India, she may even apply for an order seeking to restrain the husband from interfering in her custody. She may also claim child support from her husband.

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Answered on 3/04/09, 9:54 pm
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: us child custody in india

Yes and generally the custody of such a small kid is given to the mother.

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Answered on 3/05/09, 12:55 am


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