When parents separate, children should not lose a parent.
Model Child Welfare Guidelines presents a comprehensive framework for reforming child custody law in India with a focus on equal shared parenting, child rights, and evidence-based family court practices.
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Designed for policymakers, judges, lawyers, family counselors, and parenting advocates, this book proposes practical model guidelines for custody determination, parenting plans, mediation, and enforcement mechanisms that prioritize the best interests of the child while preserving meaningful relationships with both parents.
Drawing from international best practices and comparative family law systems, the framework addresses critical challenges in the Indian context including:
o Parental alienation
o Shared Parenting
o Interim Visitation / Interim custody
o Gender-neutral custody policies
o Parenting time standards
o Child psychological well-being
o Mediation and dispute resolution
o Enforcement of parenting orders
o DNA test and Parentage
o Judicial accountability and consistency in family courts
o One Stop Solution for all Custody disputes
The book offers model legislative principles, policy recommendations, and court-ready guidelines aimed at supporting a more balanced and child-centered approach to custody decisions.
Whether you are a legal professional, law student, social worker, or parent navigating the family justice system, this work provides a structured roadmap for advancing child rights and cooperative parenting after separation.
A timely contribution to the ongoing conversation on family law reform and children’s welfare in India.
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CHAPTERS
CHAPTER – 1
CHAPTER – 2
CHAPTER – 3
CHAPTER – 4
CHAPTER – 5
CHAPTER – 6
CHAPTER – 7
CHAPTER – 8
CHAPTER – 9
CHAPTER – 10
CHAPTER – 11
CHAPTER – 12