Personal, Family & Injury
Child Custody & Guardianship
Custody, visitation and guardianship of children, decided on the child's welfare.
DLP's chamber: No. 548, A Block, High Court, Lucknow
What the law says
Custody and guardianship are governed mainly by the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 and, for Hindus, the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, alongside the custody powers of the court in matrimonial cases. In every case the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration. The court can grant physical custody to one parent with visitation or shared time for the other, and can appoint or declare a guardian of the child's person or property. In Lucknow these matters are heard by the Family Court.
Consultation
Speak to the chamber.
Leave your name, number and a line about the matter. A member of the chamber will call or message you back during working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the court decide custody?
By the child's welfare: age, health, education, emotional ties, stability of each home and, where the child is mature enough, the child's own preference.
Can the other parent still meet the child?
Usually yes. The court commonly fixes visitation, video calls or holiday time for the parent without custody, unless that would harm the child.
Can a custody order be changed?
Yes. Custody orders can be modified if circumstances change and the child's welfare requires it.
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