Overview
Family disputes are personal and often urgent. We handle matrimonial and family matters with discretion, explain the options, including mediation and settlement, and represent clients where court proceedings are required.
Services
- Mutual consent and contested divorce
- Maintenance and alimony
- Child custody, guardianship and visitation
- Protection from domestic violence
- Family settlement deeds and agreements
- Mediation support
Matters We Handle
- Divorce petitions
- Maintenance for spouse, children or parents
- Custody and guardianship disputes
- Protection orders and residence rights
- Disputes over streedhan, gifts and household articles
- Enforcement of family court orders
Our Approach
We listen first. We then explain the realistic options, including mediation and settlement, and advise on what serves the client’s interests and, where children are involved, the child’s welfare. We aim to keep communication respectful and proceedings as contained as the situation permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a mutual consent divorce take?
A joint petition is filed and the court records the parties’ statements in two stages, ordinarily with an interval between them. The court may shorten that interval in suitable cases. Timelines vary from court to court.
Who gets custody of a child?
Courts decide custody on the principle of the child’s welfare. There is no automatic rule in favour of either parent.
Who can claim maintenance?
Depending on the applicable law and the facts, a spouse, children and, in some cases, parents may claim maintenance. The amount depends on the income, needs and circumstances of the parties.
These answers are general information, not legal advice. Laws, statutory periods and procedures should be checked by an advocate before publication and applied to the facts of each matter.