Can Indian Courts Order Child Support Against an NRI Living Abroad?
In cases where the parent is living outside the boundaries of India, disputes related to child support payments become complicated from a legal perspective. Parents often ask whether Indian courts can issue child maintenance orders against an NRI living abroad. Indian courts can issue child maintenance orders against a Non-Resident Indian, provided that the courts have established jurisdiction. An Indian lawyer dealing with international family disputes often explains that living abroad does not exempt parents from their responsibilities. Legal Basis for Ordering Child Support In India, courts can grant child maintenance based on the following applicable statutes: ● Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure ● Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ● Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 ● Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 ● ...