About Family Law

Dealing with Family Problems? Let’s Keep It Real

Family disputes can make life hell. Sometimes the ladka is stressed, sometimes the ladki. That court-kacheri ka chakkar (all the running around in court) only adds to the mess. I’m here to make the law less scary and actually explain what’s what.

Pehle Baat Karein (Let’s Talk First)

Before jumping to legal steps, I always push for a straight talk. Divorce is not a shortcut, it’s a long and tiring process. Often, a frank chat with a counsellor or advocate helps. Most times, it’s better to try patching up than heading to the court right away.

But When You Need to Know Your Rights

If things really don’t work out, you should know your options:

• Know the mutual consent divorce process and how contested divorce works in India. Both need patience, both need paperwork.
• If there’s domestic violence—physical or mental—don’t stay quiet. I can help you file complaints, either through police or directly in court. Indian domestic violence laws protect you, and you shouldn’t have to deal with maar-pitai (beating) or constant mental abuse.
• Marital cruelty isn’t just hitting. Gaali-galoch (bad words), insults, your partner leaving home again and again—it all counts as cruelty.

Husbands, This Is for You Too

The law isn’t only for wives. If you have proof of adultery or face physical or mental cruelty, you have rights too.

Don’t Ignore Court Papers

Summons, notice, or warrant aaye toh lightly mat lo (don’t take them lightly). Ignoring them can land you in bigger trouble. Always talk to an advocate as soon as you get any court document.