About Family Law & Matrimonial Disputes

Real Talk: No Magic Wands

People come to me thinking Google or a few reels have cracked the law open for them. Honestly, law isn’t filmy. Choti choti galtiyan (small mistakes) can put you in trouble for years. I tell it straight - most cases rest on documentation, not drama.

Strategy Over Sugarcoating

I don’t just hand out hope. I walk you through paperwork, evidence, and real-life judgments so you know the 'why' behind every move. Blind trust can mean nuksaan (harm) later. My job is to make sure you understand your rights, not just chase a win.

Divorce: Two Roads

If you want a peaceful split, the mutual consent divorce process is the smoothest way. You live apart for a year, file together, show up twice in court, and if all’s good, you get your decree. Sometimes, cooling-off can get waived too.

If things get messy, contested divorce means fighting over grounds like cruelty or desertion. Restitution of conjugal rights may sound fancy but won’t always stop maintenance claims.

Kids in the Middle

For child custody laws in India, it’s all about the child’s welfare - not who’s “better”. Courts look at your stability, your vibe at home, and what the kid actually wants if they’re old enough. Parental history matters - abuse, neglect, addiction? Big red flags.

Maintenance: The Tug-of-War

Maintenance rights for wife aren’t automatic. If you can’t support yourself, you’ve got a claim, but a husband can contest it if there’s cruelty or you’re living apart by choice.

Domestic Violence: Double-Edged

Protection is there for real victims, including in live-in relationships. But, yes, even men can be targeted wrongly. Courts know Section 498A can get misused - vague FIRs against the whole khandaan (family) don’t stick.

Mediation: Less Drama, More Control

Before you jump into court, I’ll always suggest mediation. It’s private, less stressful, and you get to call the shots instead of a judge.