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Pooja Kriplani, pursuing BBA LL.B. (Hons.), from Amity University, Rajsthan.
Date: 02.12.2020
GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SHARED PARENTAL
Introduction
Guardianship
and custody governed by the law which linked closely together guardianship
refers to a bundle of rights and power that an adult has about the person and
property of the minor. On the other side custody is a narrow work concept
relating to the upbringing and day-to-day care and control of the minor, the
term custody is not defined in any Indian family law whether secular or
religious and the family court defines legal guardianship of a child under the
age of 18. At the time of the revolt of parents for marriage annulment mint
proceedings, the issue of child custody of them become a matter for a quote to
determine in most cases both parents continue to share legal child custody but
one parent gains physical child custody, It was decided by the family law
courts generally the decision was based on the best interest of the child or
children not always on the best argument of each parent. Under presumptions, it
was presumed that a mother inherently superior caregiver to children. what does
not place Emphasis is not on the maternal presumptions but whether on the best
interest of the child, the court found that a child’s best interest is served
by having both parents retain custody court will Divide custody this allows
both parent equally play a role in child development which is known as shared
parental custody and guardianship.
Parental
responsibility and guardianship
All
my minor children are subject to either parental responsibility or guardianship
parental responsibility is exercised by the child-parent. Guardianship is
exercised by someone who is not one of the child’s parents. It is up to the
person or persons with parental responsibility are on the guardianship to make
decisions about child care and upbringing and to administer the child property.
Share
parenting
Share
parenting is a method of parents to think that allows both parents chance to
actively parents in their child’s life more and more. Parents are moving away
from traditionally custody agreement that consists of custody land
non-custodial parent every other weekend,
it becoming less common as more parents are realizing that painting is
not only a right it is our responsibility, and children need to have both
parents as actively participates in the life. In shared and joint custody
agreement both parents are physical custody span parenting time with their
child and both stand ample amount of time with them when parents share custody
involving of each parent will usually have the child at least 30% of the time
and same parents to split the child time as early as possible the role of both
parents are also important in their child life responsibilities for making the
important decision in the child life to afternoon parents remain together in
spelling relationship to stick together for the kids because they don’t want
their child to have to be a shuttle back and forth between homes they don’t
want their child to have to go a long period of time without seeing parents
they don’t want their child to feel the emotional toll of divorce with don’t
want to be parent present in their child life however when relationship while
staying together for their child.
How
to share parenting work
When
couples decide to separate or divorce otherwise it is important to remember
that your relationship is not ending it is changing, your romantic relationship
has ended but you are still your children’s parents and will share the bound
for the rest of your life. The way you treat each other with have a direct
impact on your child mental and physical state putting your differences size
for the sake of your child may be difficult at first but it will become easier
overtime insects parents who can treat each other with civility and mutual
respect generally become familiar with each other over the year even the most
amiable of parents will have this agreement which is why a good parenting plan
is a vital part of any shirt custody agreement.
Share
parental benefits and criticism
Share
parenting is totally based upon the child’s best interest in having close
contact with both parents in their daily life. There is also an important
advantage to the parents most parents enjoy spending time with their Children’s
and with shared parenting both parents have that joined their life both parents
also get child-free time to work or play without having to hire a babysitter
which sole custody parents must do more ever both parents get the same
opportunity for career development and advancement. In fact, some argue that
share parenting is one critical component in a force to reduce the gender pay
gap.
There
was also criticism of shared parenting it was based upon some assumptions that
children’s need one single primary attachment figure to Bond with, that child
development suffer from a frequent move back and forth between two households,
that one should not disrupt and status quo, scientific research find support
for and against this assumption, child-specific factor-like parental temperament
environment centre and genetic factors must be considered before attending to
determine. How a specific parenting style will affect a child and the second
criticism and argue that are share parent and curries parental conflict and
that shared parenting is not only suitable for parents who get along well as
for parents. Once more research has found support for and against their
criticism. The science suggests the appropriateness of parenting style must be
deciding on a case-by-case basis it was argued that there should be no
presumptions with family law which each custody decision made based upon a
judge assessment for the best interest of the child.
Legislation
on shared parenting
Legislation
on shared parenting is an attempt at family court Reform to make shared
parenting more common at the expense of sole custody. So that children of
divorced parents can maintain a close daily relationship with their parent’s
mother and father both based on these studies it was shown that children do
battle with shared versus old custody there are many organizations and also it
was said by advocates for shared parenting legislation such as Americans for
parent and equality the national parent organization etc. Factor the children’s rights council families
need a father and so more there was some list of parenting legislation
proposals by states and years along with formation concept with and share
parenting legislation is-
There
were legal presumptions versus consideration under which a rebuttable legal
presumption and preference give the court a starting point, if the court
determined that the legal presumption is not fit for the case it must use wali
state what evidence is considered to have overcome the burden of proof
associate the legal presumption design consideration required the court to
consider a specific type of custody but and no preference for reservations for
it.
Joint
physical custody versus 50/50 parenting- At the time of different jurisdictions
have different definitions for joint physical custody many don’t specify, how
much time must go to each parent to be considered joint physical custody sum of
legislation hair aims to add presumptions for joint custody some of the
legislation also aims to limit the amount of inequality in parenting time such
as setting it has a worst 35 out of 65.
Child
support under this more child support guidelines for develop for soul weather
than their custody this type of legislation specified house as support should
be calculated when there is an equal or close equal parent time.
In
the case of D.K.C petitioner vs. KC & Ors[1]. courts have repeatedly
emphasized co-parenting and its importance for the proper growth and
development of children, time and again, Courts have elaborately dealt with
Parental Alienation Syndrome and its impact on children. The intensity of the
negative feelings of the Respondent towards the Petitioner has had an obvious
effect on the psyche of the child, who has remained in his company, to the
exclusion of the mother since February 2019. Clearly, during this period the
Respondent would not have narrated positive facets/ characteristics and
incidents relating to the Petitioner, and the child is thus bound to show
reservation in meeting her. It is obvious that the child has given up his
positive perceptions about the Petitioner and only once the interaction takes
place, the bond between mother and son will be rebuilt.
Shared
parenting system in India
In
India moving toward adopting a preference for their parents think system over
sole custody and arrangements for child custody dispute, it was similar to the
USA, Canada, Australia you can many other countries.
The
Law Commission has initiated an initiated and floated a consultation paper on
its website that a suggestion from the public before it. A guideline for joint
custody of children and share parentage under this recommendation is likely to
be penalized by January and submitted to the government to bring it appropriate
amendment.
In
concerned by the budget session in next year, it was speaker spoken by the
judges they said that joint or share do not means giving physical custody to
parents with mechanical equality and it is here that judicial pragmatism and
creativity is going to play a huge role in developing this concept for the mean
my dear full considered the wisdom and balance of reshaping the legislation.
The
lower panel chairman said presently the custody of children in divorce cases
are determined by two laws the guardianship and wards act 1890, and the Hindu
minority and guardianship Act 1956, both the acts as silent on joint custody or
share percentage for children of divorce Singh parents.
The
Hindu minority and guardianship Act 1956[2], the clauses of
natural guardianship of Hindu minor and provide that the Welfare of the minor
will be of Paramount considered but doesn’t say anything on share percentage
like 1989, Law has a present in judicial practice there is neither a
presumption that father is a natural guardian or not a presumption that mother
is a biological parent for their minor child there was an only and judicial
approach on child custody has involved two such a level that can text is
favorable to take the discussion to the logical next step, it was considered
that shared parenting or joint custody is not specifically spelled out in
Indian law it is reported that Family Court Judges to use this concept at the
time to decide custody Battles.
SMT.
SAVITHA SEETHARAM v. SR[3], In this case,
held that shared parenting would mean that the joint responsibility would
continue subject to certain arrangements being put in place. 10. In this
context, it is necessary to understand two terminologies. Thus, the concept of
shared parenting would assume greater importance after the divorce of parents
by the dissolution of their marriage. Questions such as custody and visitation
rights, the child must be their basic concern. In this regard, we have referred
to the concepts of joint legal custody and joint physical custody in various
over-seas jurisprudence.
Conclusion
In
the research we find out that share custody finds out that that type of custody
avoids the phenomenon as of Sunday dad’s,
father who has shared custody tends to spend more time with their
children’s and father involving in parenting, It maybe maximizes in share
arrangement, despite that shared custody increase the overall cost of
childbearing. However, the coast differentiates between shared custody the
children spending 40% on more time with each parent as set out of the child
support. According to guidelines in more
detail than when one parent hand physical custody Such Cooperative parenting is
less likely there then there is continuing hostility between the parents When
there are a parent and conflict that is obvious to the children they can
experience loyalty conflict and Seal Court which in turn can lead to emotional
and behavioural problems. No evidence shared custody improves the relationship
between the parents there is some indication that share studies less stable
than most arrangements after separation and divorce, and have criticized
criticism and also have benefits in India shared parenting moving toward
adopting a preference for their parents think system over sole custody the law
commission and initiated and floated a consultation paper on its website that
suggestion from the public before it can send my budget session in next year it
was spoken justice this at the joint or share do not means giving physical
custody to parents with mechanical
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