At Advocate Rishu’s Law Office, we provide expert legal support in child custody and maintenance cases, ensuring the child’s best interests while safeguarding the rights of parents. Our team of dedicated family law professionals is committed to handling these sensitive matters with compassion, efficiency, and legal expertise.

Child Custody Services

Child custody disputes often arise during divorce or separation, making it crucial to prioritize the child’s emotional and physical well-being.

Types of Child Custody

✔ Physical Custody:

• The child lives with one parent while the other parent has visitation rights.

✔ Joint Custody:

• Both parents share parenting responsibilities and time with the child, ensuring a balanced upbringing.

✔ Legal Custody:

• One or both parents have the right to make important decisions about education, healthcare, and overall welfare.

✔ Third-Party Custody:

• Custody is granted to a guardian or relative in exceptional circumstances.

Our Approach to Child Custody Cases

🔹 Assessing the child’s needs and preferences (where applicable).
🔹 Presenting strong evidence to establish a stable and nurturing environment.
🔹 Encouraging amicable settlements to minimize trauma for the child.
🔹 Protecting parental rights through negotiation or court representation.

Child & Spousal Maintenance Services

Maintenance refers to financial support provided to ensure the child’s well-being and, in some cases, the custodial parent’s financial stability.

Key Aspects of Maintenance

✔ Child Maintenance:

• Covers education, healthcare, daily living expenses, and extracurricular activities.

✔ Spousal Maintenance:

• Financial support for the custodial parent to maintain a stable environment for the child.

Factors Considered in Maintenance Claims

🔹 Financial status and income of both parents.
🔹 The child’s education, healthcare, and lifestyle needs.
🔹 The paying parent’s liabilities and financial obligations.

How We Assist in Maintenance Cases

✔ Filing maintenance petitions under laws such as Section 125 CrPC or relevant personal laws.
✔ Ensuring fair and adequate financial support based on the child’s needs.
✔ Assisting in the enforcement of maintenance orders in case of delayed or denied payments.

Why Choose Advocate Rishu for Child Custody & Maintenance Matters?

✔ Child-Centric Approach – Ensuring the child’s well-being is the top priority.
✔ Expert Legal Representation – Extensive experience in family law and custody disputes.
✔ Strong Negotiation & Litigation Skills – Working towards amicable settlements or court victories.
✔ Compassionate Support – Helping clients navigate emotional and legal challenges effectively.

Legal Framework for Child Custody & Maintenance

📜 The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
📜 Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
📜 Muslim Personal Law
📜 Special Marriage Act, 1954
📜 Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

Challenges in Custody & Maintenance Cases

⚠ Parental disputes affecting the child’s well-being.
⚠ Delays in securing legal orders or enforcing maintenance payments.
⚠ Balancing legal rights with the child’s preferences and emotional needs.