Child Custody Lawyer for Overseas Parents
Custody across borders is one of the hardest areas of Indian law, and one of the most urgent. We act quickly, whether a child has been brought to India without consent or you need a workable arrangement recognised by an Indian court.
Child Custody in practice.
Every matter below has been handled for clients living outside India as well as for residents. You do not need to be in the country to instruct us.
- Custody and guardianship petitions
- Visitation and access arrangements across countries
- Inter-country parental child removal and habeas corpus petitions
- Enforcement of foreign custody orders in India
- Passport and travel-consent disputes
- Consent orders and parenting agreements
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If you arrived here searching for any of the above, you are in the right place. Write to consultation@chavdalaws.com with a short summary and we will tell you what the matter involves.
Questions we are asked most.
My child has been taken to India without my consent. What can I do?
This is urgent. A habeas corpus or guardianship petition can be filed quickly. India is not a signatory to the Hague Abduction Convention, so the Indian courts decide on the child's welfare. Contact us immediately.
Tell us about your matter.
We typically respond within 4 to 7 business days.