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Child Guardianship through court once divorce is granted


05-Sep-2023 (In Child Custody Law)
The situation is that divorce is about to be finalised as exparte divorce as the other party did not show up in the court despite receiving notices. We now want to apply custody /guardianship - the child has been living with the mother for the last 5 years and is 13 years old. My question is ; How long would the case go on for? and can we apply in district court after divorce is final? If any lawyer can help fast track the process then happy to chat.
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Answer #1
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First off all you need to understand that divorce case and custody are two different cases. but both the cases are interlinked. as per my understanding goes, you are almost on the verge on an exparte divorce decree. from what i understand the getting of a decree exparte means that your wife is not rebutting your claim made against her. this can be used a weapon in custody case.

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