Child Custody — Nagpur Family Court

Custody, guardianship, and visitation matters under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, and the Family Courts Act, 1984, before the Family Court at Nagpur.

Controlling Statutes

Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 | Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 | Family Courts Act, 1984

Our Process

1. Intake; review of the existing custody arrangement and the relief sought.
2. Drafting of custody petition, interim visitation application, or modification application as required.
3. Appearance at hearings on sole, joint, or visitation arrangements.
4. Mediation and negotiation with the opposing party where appropriate.
5. Enforcement of custody and visitation orders.

Doctrinal Anchors (Key Judgments)

• Githa Hariharan v. RBI ((1999) 2 SCC 228)
• Lahari Sakhamuri v. S. Srivastav ((2017) 14 SCC 513)

Courts & Jurisdiction

• Family Court, Nagpur
• District Court, Nagpur