
Question 51: Who will have custody over the child during the time waiting for a decision from the Court? Can either parent prevent the other from having custody of their children? Which circumstance is it allowed and if allowed, what shall such parent do?
While waiting for the Court to resolve the divorce case, the two spouses are still legally recognised as spouses[2]. Therefore, both the spouses are equal in rights and obligations to care, nurture, and educate their children. If either spouse wishes to have sole custody of the children during this time, he or she may negotiate…