Practitioner’s Guide to International Family Law

Practitioner’s Guide to International Family Law: An Indian Perspective is a thorough and authoritative reference that connects the intricacies of Indian family law with the dynamic landscape of international legal challenges. Tailored for legal professionals, judges, scholars, and students, it delves into crucial topics like cross-border marriages and divorces, child custody, maintenance, adoption, and the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.

The book examines how Indian personal laws—including Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, and secular statutes like the Special Marriage Act—interact with global legal frameworks such as the Hague Conventions and bilateral treaties. It offers detailed insights into jurisdictional conflicts, forum shopping, and the recognition of foreign decrees, supported by key legal provisions and recent case law.

Special attention is given to legal issues faced by non-resident Indians, expatriates, and transnational families, with discussions on habitual residence, domicile, and international enforcement of custody and maintenance orders. Comparative legal analysis equips readers to manage global family law disputes with confidence.

Addressing modern concerns like international child abduction, surrogacy arrangements across borders, and domestic violence in transnational contexts, the guide is written with procedural clarity and enriched by practical examples, updated legal references, and recent reforms. It’s an indispensable tool for navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional family law matters within India’s unique legal and cultural framework