About the Book

Parents at War shares real-life stories of children caught up in the warfare between litigating parents, bringing to the fore the plight of children who bear the brunt of such contests and undergo deep trauma due to parental bickering and tug of war. The book also shares the predicament the judges face while balancing delicately the interests of all the stakeholders and ensuring the welfare of children. It brings to light how unknowingly, the parents, in their zeal to win custody, scar the children forever. Children not only suffer psychological trauma, but also have physical manifestations like stunted growth, obesity, nausea, aches and pain etc. Whether the mother lands the custody or the father, there is no winner here because it is the child who loses on love, affection, and care of a parent and also the extended family. The book also touches upon the issue of insincere custody litigation with hidden agenda.

About the Author

Poonam A Bamba joined Delhi Higher Judicial Service in the year 2002. Presently, she is posted as the Principal District & Sessions Judge (South), Saket, New Delhi. She has authored two more insightful books – Perfect Marriage – Not a Mirage and its second edition titled How to Save Your Marriage; and Temple of Justice – A School of Life. She was born and brought up in Delhi. She graduated with Honours in Botany from Hansraj College, Delhi University and completed Post Graduation in Law from Delhi University. She is a keen observer of life and nature and evinces special interest in dynamics of human relationship. She lives with her family in Delhi.