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Practice Areas

Family, Child & Divorce Law

Compassionate legal guidance through life's most sensitive matters — protecting your family, your children, and your future with dignity and expertise.

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Family & Divorce Law

Family disputes require not just legal expertise, but empathy and discretion. Our advocates handle matrimonial matters with sensitivity, ensuring your rights and dignity are protected throughout every stage of proceedings.

Whether you seek reconciliation or a clean resolution, we guide you through the legal process with clarity and care.

Divorce Proceedings

Comprehensive representation in contested and mutual consent divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, and personal law statutes.

  • Contested divorce petitions
  • Mutual consent divorce
  • Restitution of conjugal rights

Maintenance & Alimony

Seeking or defending maintenance claims under Section 125 CrPC, the Hindu Marriage Act, and the Domestic Violence Act.

  • Interim and permanent maintenance
  • Alimony negotiations
  • Modification of maintenance orders

Domestic Violence

Protection and relief for victims under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

  • Protection orders
  • Residence orders
  • Compensation & monetary relief

Matrimonial Property

Equitable division of matrimonial assets, stridhan recovery, and enforcement of settlement agreements.

  • Stridhan recovery
  • Property division disputes
  • Settlement deed enforcement

NRI & Foreign Divorce

Recognition of foreign divorce decrees and handling cross-border matrimonial disputes for NRI clients.

  • Foreign decree recognition
  • NRI matrimonial disputes
  • International child abduction (Hague)

Wills & Probate

Drafting of wills, codicils, trust deeds, and managing probate proceedings to ensure your estate wishes are honoured.

  • Will drafting & registration
  • Probate applications
  • Trust deed creation

Child Custody & Guardianship

Every custody decision shapes a child's future. Our advocates prioritise the best interests of the child in every matter, working to achieve outcomes that provide stability, safety, and love.

Child Custody Disputes

Representation in contested custody proceedings before Family Courts, ensuring the child's welfare is the central consideration.

  • Physical and legal custody
  • Joint custody arrangements
  • Custody modification petitions

Visitation Rights

Establishing, protecting, and enforcing visitation rights for non-custodial parents and grandparents.

  • Visitation schedule orders
  • Supervised visitation
  • Enforcement of visitation rights

Guardianship

Appointment of legal guardians for minors and persons with disabilities under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.

  • Guardianship petitions
  • Guardian ad litem proceedings
  • NRI guardianship matters

Child Maintenance

Securing adequate financial support for children's education, healthcare, and daily needs from both parents.

  • Child maintenance applications
  • Educational expense orders
  • Arrears recovery

International Child Issues

Cross-border custody disputes, relocation applications, and international parental child abduction matters.

  • Relocation to foreign countries
  • Hague Convention matters
  • Passport & travel restrictions

Adoption

Legal guidance through the CARA adoption process, inter-country adoptions, and step-child adoption proceedings.

  • CARA adoption process
  • Inter-country adoption
  • Step-parent adoption

Facing a Family Legal Matter?

We understand the emotional weight of family disputes. Let our compassionate advocates guide you to the best resolution.

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