Practitioners Guide to International Family Law | Anil Malhotra and Ankit Malhotra | OakBridge

About The Book PractitionerS Guide To International Family Law: An Indian Perspective Is An Authoritative And Comprehensive Resource That Bridges The Complexities Of Indian Family Laws With The Evolving Challenges Of International Family Law. Designed For Practitioners, Judges, Academics, And Students, The Book Addresses Key Issues Such As CrossBorder Marriage, Divorce, Child Custody, Maintenance, Adoption, And The Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments And Arbitral Awards. It Explores The Interplay Between Indian Personal LawsCovering Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, And Secular Legal Frameworks Like The Special Marriage ActAnd International Legal Instruments, Including The Hague Conventions And Other Bilateral Treaties Governing Family Law.The Book Provides InDepth Guidance On Jurisdictional Dilemmas, Forum Shopping, Conflict Of Laws, And The Recognition Of Foreign Decrees Under Indian Law, Highlighting Critical Provisions And Contemporary Case Law. The Book Highlights Significant Judicial Interpretations And Landmark Decisions, Ensuring Readers Remain Updated With The Latest Legal Developments. By Bridging Domestic Family Law With International Instruments, Treaties, And Comparative Case Studies, The Guide Provides Solutions To Complex CrossBorder Family Disputes. Further Focus Is Given To Cases Involving NonResident Indians, Expatriates, And CrossBorder Families, Offering Clarity On Topics Such As Habitual Residence, Domicile, And The Enforcement Of Maintenance And Custody Orders Abroad. It Presents A Comparative Analysis Of Legal Systems To Equip Readers With Tools To Address Globalized Family Disputes Effectively.With Its Focus On Harmonizing Domestic And International Legal Principles, This Guide Also Engages With Contemporary Challenges, Including InterCountry Child Abduction, International Surrogacy Agreements, And CrossBorder Domestic Violence. Written With Procedural Precision And Supported By Practical Examples, Updated Citations, And Legislative Reforms, The Book Is A Definitive Tool For Navigating International Family Law Issues While Considering IndiaS Unique Legal And Cultural Contexts. It Is An Essential Reading For Those Seeking To Understand And Resolve Complex, MultiJurisdictional Family Law Matters In An Increasingly Interconnected And Legally Pluralistic World.About The Author Anil Malhotra Is A Practising Advocate With Over 40 Years Of Experience With Expertise On Implementation, Interpretation, And Application Of Foreign Court Orders Regarding Divorce Decrees, Child Abduction, Custody, Maintenance, Adoption, Surrogacy And Family Related Issues Of NonResident Indians (Nris). Anil Has CoAuthored Several Books On Diverse Subjects. He Is A Regular Speaker At International And Domestic Conferences And Has Over 500 Newspaper Columns To His Credit Besides Contributing Articles In Reputed Family Law Journals. He Is A Member Of The International Academy Of Family Lawyers Since 2007 And Its Child Relocation Committee. He Completed B.Sc. (1980) And Ll.B (Professional) (1983) Degrees From Panjab University & An Llm Degree From The University Of London In 1985. He Studied Comparative Family Law At Lse Besides Law & Society At Soas, University Of London.Ankit Malhotra Read His B.A. And Ll.B From O.P. Jindal Global University. He Was Awarded, From 20172022, Best Student Researcher, Rank 1 For Outstanding Contribution To Academic Initiatives, Outstanding AllRound Performance And A Gold Medal In Recognition Of Outstanding Performance And Certificate For Outstanding Leadership. In 20222023, As The Felix Scholar, He Read His Llm In International Law At The School Of Oriental And African Studies, University Of London. Mr. Malhotra Has Worked In The Chambers Of Justice A.K. Sikri And Since Then Has Assisted In Rendering Expert Reports And Assistance In Cases To Domestic And Foreign Courts On Recognition Of Foreign Orders, International Abduction, And The Nuances Of Private And Public International Family Law Issues From An Indian Perspective.