My daughter is 9 and my son is 3. We don’t have any siblings and my wife left me for Kanpur with our kids after 10 years of marriage in Indore. Can I get custody of them? How long will the process take? My wife doesn’t work and her parents are elderly and retired. Please advise.

In India, custody decisions are based on the child’s best interests. While you have a strong case as the father, the court will consider your wife’s circumstances, including her financial situation and the children’s preference (if applicable). The process can take several months to a year depending on the complexity of the case and court workload.