Family Law Services
Available across Chennai
I handle divorce, child custody, alimony, property disputes, and family conflicts with a focus on practical solutions and clear advice tailored to your situation.
Pricing Guide
Strategic Legal Consultation (45-60 Mins)
Session Logistics
- Duration: 30 to 45 minutes guaranteed, often extending to 60 minutes based on complexity.
- Mode: In-person meeting at Banaswadi, Bangalore office OR Video conferencing for Out-of-station clients.
- Expert Access: Direct interaction with Adv. Sonia Rajesh or a Senior Associate Partner.
Strategic Assessment
- Case Merit Analysis: Evaluation of case strength regarding grounds for divorce, maintenance, or child custody viability.
- Gender-Agnostic Advice: Unbiased counsel for Men's Rights (498a defense) or Women's Safety, depending on the client.
- Roadmap Creation: A step-by-step flowchart of likely legal proceedings and timelines (e.g., 6 months vs 3 years).
Deliverables
- Fee Structure: Transparent flat-fee proposal for subsequent litigation.
- Expert Referrals: Recommendations for relationship counseling if reconciliation is the goal.
Mutual Consent Divorce (End-to-End)
Drafting & Documentation
- MOU Drafting: Custom settlement agreement covering alimony, asset division, and child custody with watertight clauses to prevent future claims.
- Petition Preparation: Drafting of First Motion and Second Motion petitions under Hindu or Special Marriage Act.
- Waiver Application: Drafting and filing of Cooling Period Waiver to expedite the process where eligible.
Court Execution
- Filing Services: Physical filing of petitions at the Family Court (client presence not required for filing).
- Representation: Advocate appearance for both First and Second Motion hearings.
- Hearing Prep: Briefing on how to answer judge inquiries to ensure petition acceptance.
Closure
- Decree Procurement: Obtaining the Certified Copy of the Divorce Decree from the registrar.
- Payment Structure: Fees collected in stage-wise installments linked to motion filings.
Contested Litigation (Per Stage Representation)
Stage Execution (Filing/Evidence/Argument)
- Legal Drafting: Preparation of main Petitions or Detailed Objections, citing relevant High Court/Supreme Court judgments.
- Registry Logistics: Handling scrutiny corrections and issuance of summons/notices to the opposing party.
- Court Appearances: Representation by firm advocates for all hearings within the specific stage.
Strategy & Interim Relief
- Narrative Building: Strategy sessions to organize evidence (chats, recordings, bank statements) to prove cruelty, adultery, or desertion.
- Interim Applications: Drafting and arguing for Interim Maintenance or Visitation Rights while the suit is pending.
- Negotiation: Representation in settlement talks if the opposing party offers an out-of-court resolution.
Premium Support
- Witness Prep: Mock sessions to prepare clients for cross-examination to avoid self-incrimination.
- Exclusions: Statutory court fees and process fees are billed at actuals.
About Family Law Services
I see family law as much more than paperwork or court battles - it's about helping you find clarity when life feels messy. Sometimes, walking out of a toxic marriage is an act of self-respect, not failure. I try to be both a strong legal ally and someone you can actually talk to, especially when things get overwhelming.
What I Do
- I handle all types of family law issues. Divorce, child custody, maintenance, property disputes, inheritance - you name it.
- For couples who agree, I can help speed up the mutual consent divorce process, even getting it done in days sometimes (cooling-off period waiver isn't just a myth).
- If things turn ugly, I'll fight for your rights in a contested divorce. Grounds for divorce aren't always obvious - humiliation, name-calling, even someone calling you "Mota Hathi" (Fat Elephant) counts as mental cruelty.
- Child custody is never just paperwork. I'm known to build strong, child-centric cases, especially where fathers' rights are at stake.
- Financial issues? I focus on transparent alimony calculation in India, making sure neither party gets the short end.
- Domestic abuse is never black and white. Men also face it. I represent both genuine victims and those wrongly accused under harsh laws.
How I Work
Listening comes first. Some cases need tough litigation, others do better with quiet mediation. My approach adapts to your reality - not some one-size-fits-all model.
Other Stuff
From property partition after separation to adoption, live-in relationships, or senior citizen conflicts, I've seen most family messes. If it's about family, I've probably handled it.
Taking that first step is hard. If you feel stuck, know that you’re not alone and your life does matter.
Meet your Expert
Sonia Rajesh
8 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We’re Sonia and Partners. Law isn’t just paperwork for us - it’s showing up for people when life gets ugly. Every day, we see pain from broken trust, but also the guts it takes to step out of toxic mess. Abuse? No gender. We’ve stood up for women stuck, men mocked by the system. Society gossips, but we fight for justice, not judgment. Your story, your pain, gets heard here. No filters.
My Work
All-Round Legal Help - We handle divorce, family, criminal, corporate, NRI, international, and High Court/Supreme Court cases. Also offer relationship counselling.
Quick Mutual Consent Divorce - Sometimes, we wrap up mutual consent divorce in just 4 days. No shame in ending it—sometimes, it’s freedom.
Fathers' Custody Rights & Family Disputes - We fight for fathers’ custody rights, child maintenance, adoption, and even senior citizen conflicts. Dad’s story matters too.
False Dowry Case Defense & Criminal Law - We defend against false dowry (498a), domestic violence, POCSO, fraud, and get anticipatory bail. Due process is everything.
NRI Divorce & Digital Harassment Legal Help - NRIs? We know your struggle—divorce, custody, digital harassment, foreign decrees. Cross-border mess? We handle it.
