Petition for Implementing Joint Parenting in Child Custody Cases
To Whom It May Concern,
We urge the Indian Court and lawmakers to take immediate steps to implement Joint Parenting Model in child custody laws across the country. The current child custody framework favors single-parent custodial system, which results in the alienation of one parent from the child’s life.
“marriage can be dissolved but parent-child relationship can’t”, Kumar S Ratan, Mens and Child Rights activist.
The existing outdated system fails to prioritize the child’s emotional and developmental needs, essentially granting custody to one parent while granting visitation to the other parent (often the father) as a concession to a “loser.”
Instead of prioritizing the well-being of the child, the existing custody model encourages cycles of blame, and prolonged legal battles between parents, often weaponizing children as leverage in disputes. The current system disregards the critical concept of co-parenting, which is essential for a child’s upbringing.
Research and global examples clearly demonstrate that children raised under joint parenting arrangements tend to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Joint parenting allows both parents to share responsibilities, ensuring the child receives love, care, and guidance of both parents. It ensures the child learns to build bonds, fostering a sense of stability and continuity in their life.
Article 39 of the Constitution of India guarantees child protection and rights. Parenting rights, as part of the guarantee, should not be denied to one parent. By implementing Joint Parenting Model, we can uphold the constitutional principles of prioritizing the child’s best interests.
We respectfully call upon lawmakers, the judiciary, and all relevant stakeholders to reform child custody laws to make Joint Parenting the default framework. Such reform will not only protect the rights of child but, more importantly, ensure the overall development and happiness of children caught in custody disputes.
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Sign this online petition and be a part of the movement advocating for a future where children are never forced to choose between their parents. Let together bring a positive change that prioritizes the overall development of children and promotes joint and shared parenting responsibilities.
A child cant be born without a father… And judiciary is purpoposefully destroyijg the natural right of a chils to be with his father.
Court says the best interest of child is imp.. But on What baiss it is decided.. Nobody asks the child about his feeling.. No psycological councelling is done..mother is there just end of the topic.. Are men n father just sperm donating machines…?
Thers is nothing cruel than making a small kid away from one parent.. Divorce n issue is only bw husband n wife.. How the hell it concerns with child. Disputed wives main intention is to hurt husband by controlling kids. And brainwashing small kids by destroying there childhood.
Well said about the alienation by wife Not only control the kids but also extort as much as she can from husband’s by playing through the innocent kids
I totally agree and understand your agony, but mother is more important in early childhood,
for implementing joint child custody , again why you want to see face of your wife who made you criminal and played with your emotions and your love.
Apply for petition to meet your child and make them understand the cruelty of mother and get them to you once they attain 14 yrs of age and give them good career.its not childs fault but to satisfy our ego we damage childs life, i dnt know when will women understand the struggles of men.
do you know the age when the child start building bond?