Legal Question in Family Law in India

Custody of 2 Yr Old Child

My husband n me have regular fights 'n he hits me in front of my 2 yr old daughter,he even tried to force himself on me even when he knows the fact that I hate him the most in the world.I want to file for a divorse and we are living in the U.A.E. Both me and my daughter r on his visa n he is threating that he would take the baby away from me.What chances do I have of getting custody of the child.I am a working mother and have a maid to look after the child.I need to have custody of the child without whom I cannot think of living.Please advice and help.I am sick and tired of living with my husband because of his nature and immaturity.Friends are more important to him than family.


Asked on 1/12/08, 2:51 am

7 Answers from Attorneys

Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: Custody of 2 Yr Old Child

You can apply for divorce and custody of your child in the local court where you were married.

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Answered on 1/13/08, 1:58 am
G. M. Gupta gmguptaandassociates

Re: Custody of 2 Yr Old Child

before i advice i just want to know that whether he loves the kid or hurt her too.

you can reply on my mail. quoting my this reply

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Answered on 1/13/08, 2:26 am
Nandita Haldipur Haldipur Associates

Re: Custody of 2 Yr Old Child

you can file for divorce generally custody of small child is given to mother you can claim maintiance for the child

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Answered on 1/12/08, 5:14 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Custody of 2 Yr Old Child

You are entitled to custody of your child.

You can also file a crminal case against your husband under domestic violence act as also under the Indian Penal Code for hitting you.

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Answered on 1/12/08, 8:22 am
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: Custody of 2 Yr Old Child

You will get the custody of the child thats preety sure and claim maintenance as well. You may file an criminal complaint against your husband under Domestic Violence.

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Answered on 1/12/08, 10:57 am
Amit Shukla AS and Associates Legal Services

Re: Custody of 2 Yr Old Child

Till the age of 8 years you have the right to have the custody of your child.

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Answered on 1/17/08, 7:03 am
Sachin Sangare Private Practise

Re: Custody of 2 Yr Old Child

First of all you can file a criminal complaint in the local Police Station against your husband, If you feel threatened. If you have resources my advice (without prejudice) is to live seperately.

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Answered on 1/13/08, 11:35 pm


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