Karnataka HC replaces ‘visitation’ with ‘parenting time’ in child custody cases
First reported 7 Oct, 14:56 UTCUpdated 22h ago3 sources
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BENGALURU: Stating that it is high time for a change in the language employed in judicial proceedings concerning custody of children, the Karnataka High Court said that henceforth all family courts and courts dealing with guardians and wards cases (G&WC) shall use the term ‘parenting time’ in place of ‘visitation’…
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Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed all family courts and courts dealing with matters under the Guardian and Wards Act (G&W Act) to use the term "parenting time" instead of "visitation". Calling it parenting time recognises a simple truth that no parent is a visitor in the life of a child, Justice Lalitha…
BENGALURU: Stating that it is high time for a change in the language employed in judicial proceedings concerning custody of children, the Karnataka High Court said that henceforth all family courts and courts dealing with guardians and wards cases (G&WC) shall use the term ‘parenting time’ in place of ‘visitation’…
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- 'Parenting time, not visitation time': Karnataka HC directs using humane terminology in child custody cases (opens Deccan Herald in a new tab)
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed all family courts and courts dealing with matters under the Guardian and Wards Act (G&W Act) to use the term "parenting time" instead of "visitation". Calling it parenting time recognises a simple truth that no parent is a visitor in the life of a child, Justice Lalitha…
- Karnataka High Court orders using ‘parenting time’ instead of ‘visitation’ in all child custody cases (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
“Calling it ‘parenting time’ recognises a simple truth that no parent is a ‘visitor’ in the life of a child”
- Karnataka HC replaces ‘visitation’ with ‘parenting time’ in child custody cases (opens The New Indian Express in a new tab)
BENGALURU: Stating that it is high time for a change in the language employed in judicial proceedings concerning custody of children, the Karnataka High Court said that henceforth all family courts and courts dealing with guardians and wards cases (G&WC) shall use the term ‘parenting time’ in place of ‘visitation’…
