Hi, I’m an Australian parent who recently finalized a child custody order in Australia. I’m now living in Chennai, India, and need to get this order recognized by the Indian family courts. Could you please advise on the necessary forms and procedures to mirror my Australian order here? Thanks for your help.

In India, you need to file a petition in the Family Court of Chennai seeking recognition of your Australian child custody order under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The court will examine the order, ensuring it’s valid and meets Indian legal standards, and may require you to provide supporting documents.