Divorce also impacts children deeply. Preparing for custody and support with the right documents and legal guidance ensures their well-being and your clarity as a parent.

👁️ In Indian family law, there are different types of custody:

** Physical Custody – The child lives with one parent; the other parent may have visitation rights.

** Joint Custody – The child splits time between both parents.

** Legal Custody – The parent has the right to make decisions on behalf of the child (education, medical, etc.)

** Sole Custody – Granted if the other parent is abusive or unfit.

📌 Courts always prioritize the “best interests of the child,” which include emotional bonding, education, health, stability, and the child’s own preferences (especially for older children).

👨‍👩‍👧 Who Usually Gets Custody?

** For children below the age of 5–7, Indian courts often grant custody to the mother, unless she is proven unfit.

** Fathers may get custody in cases where the mother is not mentally, emotionally, or physically capable of care.

** Custody is not automatically awarded to mothers or fathers — the court reviews the individual case.