Indian family courts prioritise the “best interests of the child†standard. This includes physical safety, emotional stability, educational continuity, and the ability of each parent to provide a nurturing environment. While historical norms favoured mothers, recent jurisprudence recognises active fatherhood and shared parenting models.
Custody Considerations
Courts evaluate the child’s age, current living arrangements, special needs, and personal preferences (for children above nine years). Joint custody is increasingly recommended where parents can cooperate, ensuring regular involvement from both sides.
Child Support Calculations
Financial support is linked to the child’s lifestyle before separation, school fees, healthcare, extracurricular activities, and inflation projections. The non-custodial parent typically pays a monthly amount, with annual reviews to account for promotions or changes in circumstance.
Documentation and Mediation
Detailed parenting plans and mediation reports help demonstrate a constructive approach. At J & S Attorney Alliance, we draft comprehensive submissions that address holiday schedules, decision making rights, relocation clauses, and dispute resolution protocols.
Whether you are negotiating amicably or embroiled in contentious litigation, our family law advocates offer compassionate yet assertive representation to secure a child-first outcome.