My overseas Indian husband took my child to a foreign country without my permission. I live in India and want to reunite with my child. What should I do?
My overseas Indian husband took my child to a foreign country without my permission. I live in India and want to reunite with my child. What should I do?
When your overseas Indian husband takes your child to a foreign country without your permission, it can be a very stressful and difficult situation. Here are the steps you can take to try and reunite with your child and communicate with them.
Steps You Can Take to Reunite with Your Child
1️⃣ Register a Case on the MADAD Portal
The MADAD Portal is run by the Ministry of External Affairs. You can file a complaint here to seek help in international child custody matters.
2️⃣ Contact NCPCR (Mediation Cell)
Reach out to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Their Child Welfare Division helps in cases involving children taken abroad.
3️⃣ File a Case for Child Custody in India
You can go to an Indian family court and file a case for child custody. The court may issue orders to help bring your child back or allow communication.
4️⃣ Make a Complaint to the Foreign Embassy
Send a formal complaint to the Embassy of the country where your child has been taken. They may assist in locating your child or guiding you on legal steps.
5️⃣ File a Case in the Foreign Country
You may also need to file a legal case against your husband in the country where he currently lives. This can help enforce custody or visitation rights.
How Can I Talk to My Children Who Are Abroad?
If your children are with your husband overseas and you want to speak with them:
- You can file a case in an Indian court
- Request a court order to help you communicate with your children
- The court may direct authorities to assist in setting up calls or video chats
How an LLC Lawyer Can Help You If Your Child is Taken Abroad
If you are living in India and your overseas Indian husband has taken your child to a foreign country without your consent, you can take several actions to get help:
- Register a case on the MADAD Portal: This portal is for consular grievances and can help you get assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs.
- Contact the NCPCR: You can approach the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Mediation Cell or the Ministry of Women and Child Development (Child Welfare Division) for help and guidance.
- File a case for child custody in India: You can file a case in a court in India to get a legal order for your child’s custody.
- Make a complaint to the foreign Embassy: You can make a complaint to the Embassy of the country where your child has been taken. They may be able to help you.
- File a case in the foreign country: You can file a case against your husband in the country where he lives. This might be necessary to enforce your rights in that country.
How to Communicate with Your Children Abroad
If your children are living abroad with your husband and you want to be able to communicate with them, you can file a case in an Indian court. The court can issue an order to help you communicate with your children.
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