1. Yes, you can get divorce. A divorce can be obtained by two ways:
(a) Divorce by mutual consent
(b) Contested Divorce
Mutual consent divorce is a simple way of coming out of the marriage and dissolves it legally. Important requirement is the mutual consent of the husband and wife.
In contested divorce you will have to contest it on the grounds such as cruelty, desertion, unsoundness of mind, impotency, renouncing the world etc
2. There are various factors on which court takes into consideration for custody of the child, including:
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the child's age, s*x, and mental and physical health
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the parent's mental and physical health
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the parent's lifestyle and other social factors, including whether the child is exposed to second-hand smoke and whether there is any history of child abuse
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the emotional bond between parent and child, as well as the parent's ability to give the child guidance
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the parent's ability to provide the child with food, shelter, clothing, and medical care
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the child's established living pattern (school, home, community, religious institution)
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the quality of the child's education in the current situation
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the impact on the child of changing the status quo, and
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the child's preference, if the child is above a certain age (usually about 12).
