LawRato

Custody of minor children after the remarriage of widow


28-May-2025 (In Divorce Law)
My cousin’s husband died 5 months ago she has 2 kids aged 2 years and 5 years she wanted to remarry but she also wants the kids to be with her but her in laws wants the kids to be with them. 1) Can she take the kids with her after remarriage? 2) Can her in laws claim the custody of kids after she gets married
Answers (1)

Answer #1
914 votes
In case the in laws want to claim custody, they will have to file a petition under the GAWA and obtain an order from court. Otherwise, mother is the natural guardian of the children in this case and the children cannot be taken away from her without a court order.
Helpful? LawRato LawRato

Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.

Report abuse?

Comments by Users

No Comments! Be the first one to comment.

"lawrato.com has handpicked some of the best Legal Experts in the country to help you get practical Legal Advice & help."