Divorce Law

Child Custody - Bhuwan Jayant & Associates

Child Custody & Guardianship

Bhuwan Jayant & Associates provides sensitive, child-focused legal services in custody, guardianship, visitation and adoption-related matters. We prioritise the welfare of the child and aim for practical, enforceable outcomes—whether through negotiated settlements, mediation, or court representation.

1. Interim & Permanent Custody

We file and defend petitions for interim / final custody (physical & legal custody), ensuring the child’s best interests are placed first during emergency and final hearings.

2. Visitation & Access Rights

Drafting and enforcing visitation schedules, supervised access arrangements, and modifying access orders when the child’s needs change.

3. Child Support & Maintenance

Securing monthly child support, school fees, medical expenses and special needs support through negotiation or court orders.

4. Guardian & Guardianship Matters

Handling guardianship applications, nominations, and disputes under Guardians and Wards Act and other relevant statutes.

5. Domestic & International Relocation

Advising and representing clients in relocation cases where a parent seeks to move with the child within India or abroad—ensuring compliance with court permissions and custody orders.

6. Adoption & Surrogacy Parental Rights

Legal support for adoption procedures, adoption validation, and parental rights arising from surrogacy and assisted reproduction matters.

7. Mediation & Child Welfare Assessments

Coaching for mediation, coordinating counsellors and child welfare experts, and presenting family reports to courts where required.

8. Enforcement & Contempt Proceedings

Enforcing custody/visitation orders, filing contempt petitions for breaches, and securing urgent relief when the child’s welfare is at risk.

Our Expertise in Child Custody

Legal Strategy & Case Planning

Tailored legal strategies focused on child welfare — balancing quick interim relief with long-term custody outcomes.

Forensic & Expert Coordination

Engaging psychologists, social workers, and forensic experts to provide credible family/child welfare reports to courts.

School & Medical Liaison

Assistance with school admissions, medical consent issues and safeguarding the child’s education and healthcare rights.

Emergency Relief & Shelter

Immediate petitions for emergency custody, protection orders, or safe shelter when the child or parent is at risk.