If a woman is facing domestic violence, the court can temporarily give her custody of the children. The court will decide how the other parent can visit the children. The main thing is the court will always think about what's best for the child.
A, facing domestic violence from her husband, applies for protection. The court grants her temporary custody of their child, B, and allows the husband to visit B on weekends.
- •You have the right to ask the court for temporary custody of your children if you are facing domestic violence.
- •The court will consider the child's wishes when deciding custody.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
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