HC on Child's Custody: Tripura High Court Encourages Overnight Custody of Child to Each Parent, Says 'Parents Can't Be Guest in Child's Life'
The High Court also noted that a wider gap between the parents and the child weakens their bond, leaving the child confused. The court also observed that separated parents end up becoming a "guest" in the life of the child.
The Tripura High Court recently said that overnight custody of a child must be encouraged in custody matters while stating that parents cannot be guests in a child's life. "This Court strongly believes that a parent cannot be a guest in their child's life. If visitation rights only are granted for limited hours, it may not be sufficient for the child to have a comfortable time with the father or mother, whoever may be the case," the Tripura High Court noted. The High Court also noted that a wider gap between the parents and the child weakens their bond, leaving the child confused. The court also observed that separated parents end up becoming a "guest" in the life of the child. Tripura HC Dismisses Plea Challenging Termination of Teachers from Service.
HC on Child's Custody
‘Parents Can't Be Guest In Child's Life; Visitation Rights Shouldn't Be Limited To Few Hours, Must Encourage Overnight Custody To Each Parent': Tripura HC | @ISparshUpadhyay #TripuraHighCourt #CustodyOfChild #VisitationRights https://t.co/DKXI1Plma6
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