Dear Experts,
1. Respondent refused to take summons issued by court relating to petition filed for chidren custody under GWA. Respondent wife deserted with children after a quarrel four months back. Two hearing was ordered by court so far. On first hearing she kept quiet. Summons re-issued and she refused to take the summons. Now third hearing given by the court stating that inform the respondent by other means..through paper or through gram panchayat. Lawer told that in next hearing, if she will not appear..the case will be decided ex-parte. I have a question for that :-
i) If respondent refused to take the summons...what action can court take against the respondent in matrimonial case? So far no stern step taken by court.
ii) if the case is decided ex-parte...what is the benefit to petitioner husband. Since she did not even care for court summons. Will the petitioner get the custody of his children, if case is decided ex-parte
