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Child born in a live-in relationship — rights

What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).

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Your situation

Do you have a child together? Yes

Where you stand

In your favour A child has full rights to support from both parents.

Papers to gather

Proof you lived together: rent agreement, shared address on IDs, bills, deliveries
The starting point for any claim. Where: Your records.
Photos, trips, social media, people who knew you as a couple
Shows a relationship "in the nature of marriage". Where: Gallery, friends.
Child's birth certificate and school records
Needed for child support. Where: Municipality, school.
Age and ID proof of both
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You may also need, depending on your answers

Bank transfers, joint purchases, who paid for what — Supports claims for money or belongings.
Threat messages and names of those threatening — Supports police or court protection.
Medical records, photos, messages showing abuse — Needed for protection orders.

What the law says

Live-in relationships between adults are protected by the right to life and liberty. Women in a relationship "in the nature of marriage" can seek protection, residence and money under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, and maintenance under the BNSS. Children are treated as legitimate. Uttarakhand requires live-in couples to register under its Uniform Civil Code (since January 2025).

General information, not legal advice.

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