Family & Personal Law

Family and personal law encompasses legal matters concerning marriage, matrimonial relationships, children, maintenance, succession, inheritance and other family-related issues, as applicable to individual matters.

The firm undertakes matters relating to matrimonial disputes, divorce, judicial separation, annulment, restitution of conjugal rights, mutual consent divorce, maintenance, alimony and other issues arising from marital relationships.

Child Custody and Guardianship

Matters may include child custody, visitation, guardianship, relocation, adoption and other legal issues concerning the care and welfare of minors, subject to the applicable legal framework.

Domestic Violence and Family Protection

The firm's practice may include proceedings and legal issues arising under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and other applicable laws, including matters concerning protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody, compensation and related proceedings.

Succession, Inheritance and Estate Matters

Matters may include Wills, family settlements, trusts, probate proceedings, succession certificates, letters of administration and disputes concerning ancestral and self-acquired property, inheritance and succession.

Personal Laws and Family Matters

The firm undertakes matters arising under applicable personal laws, including matters governed by Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi and other personal laws, the Special Marriage Act and other applicable family-law legislation.

Dispute Resolution

Depending upon the nature and circumstances of a matter, family disputes may be addressed through negotiation, mediation, conciliation, litigation or other applicable dispute-resolution processes.

Nature and Scope of Work

The nature and scope of work undertaken in any family or personal-law matter depends upon the facts and circumstances of the matter, the applicable legal framework and the professional responsibilities applicable to advocates.