law: Family Courts Act, 1984
  12. Assistance of medical and welfare experts 
  In every suit or proceedings, it shall be open
  
  to a Family Court to secure the services of a medical expert or such person
  
  (preferably a woman where available), whether related to the parties or not,
  
  including a person professionally engaged in promoting the welfare of the
  
  family as the court may think fit, for the purposes of assisting the Family Court
  
  in discharging the functions imposed by this Act.