• Posted by: Sanjeev
• 05 Jul, 2023

Can Private detectives help in winning child custody after investigations?

Child custody overview

In a case of divorce, there is a division of assets and properties between both the parents. There are certain things which are very dear to heart and hence can’t be divided. None of the spouse are willing to divide their kids amicably and the matter always ends up in the court. Child custody remains the bone of contention and parents fight it out in the court. After a marriage breaks down or ends up, the children born out of the wedlock are the worst sufferers. Both the parents are needed in upbringing of the child and kids need them for their emotional support and comfort. However, life is sometimes bitter and there are hard choices to make. Nowadays, there are professional private investigators whose job is doing child custody investigations.

Child custody laws in India

In case of a minor both the parents have an equal rights over the child after the divorce. When the parents have mutual consent they can take the custody of a child, with consent. In case there is no mutual consent, the family court decide who will keep the custody of the child as per the guardians and wards Act 1890. The Hindu minority and guardianship act 1956 states that the custody of child below 5 years is to be given to mother and in case of child above 9 years of age, the court consults the child. Although not a thumb rule but the custody of older boy is given to father and older girl to mother. As per Section 41 of the Indian divorce Act 1869, Court has the right to decide who will have the custody of child. Further the courts can decide to give custody in any manner. In case of physical custody of a child the custody is given to the parents, where the child can physically live with either of the parents. The other parent can get visitation rights. In case of Joint custody, the custody of the child is kept in a joint manner and both the parents can have custody of the child in rotational manner also. Thus it is also called as shared child custody. In case of sole custody, the custody of the child is given to a single parent and the court finds the other parent as unfit to keep custody. In addition there is legal custody, where the parent has the right to decide on legal issues such as education till the child turns eighteen.

Factors considered for grant of child custody

There are several factors which are kept in mind before deciding child custody. In case of child custody, the major factor is the interest and welfare of child. The best interest of child is kept in mind. A child need good support system and environment for holistic development. There are many factors which are responsible for physical, emotional, intellectual, social and moral development of a child. The upbringing of child decides, what kind of human he will become. Child needs quality time with both the parents, but that is not possible when the parents of child go through divorce. The court also weigh in financial condition of both the parents before granting child custody. Incidents of abuse or violence from any of the parents are also considered. While granting child custody, the court also ensures that the parents shall be responsible for safe keeping of the child and should be able to impart good education. 

How a private detective can help in child custody?

A private detective can help in several manners in a child custody case. As discussed in previous paragraphs that there are several factors, which decide child custody. A child custody detective agency, can gather evidence about the poor financial status of one of the parent. In child custody investigations if the parent is neglecting child or abusing child than a private detective can gather evidence about the same. If the parent is not taking good care of child than also private investigators can provide proof. The evidence given by a child custody private investigator is admissible in court.

Why should you hire DDS Detectives for child custody investigations?

DDS detectives is a leading detective agency and is a startup by ex-police officers. The investigators have good knowledge of law and can give you sufficient evidences in a child custody case.