Practice Area · 06 of 08
Matrimonial Disputes.
Divorce, judicial separation, maintenance, child custody, and matrimonial appeals under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Special Marriage Act, and allied legislation.
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What this practice covers
Divorce, judicial separation, maintenance, child custody, and matrimonial appeals under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Special Marriage Act, and allied legislation.
Relevant statutes and provisions
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — Marriage and divorce Statute ↗
- Special Marriage Act, 1954 — Civil marriages Statute ↗
Procedural overview
Matters in this area progress through a typical sequence — filing, scrutiny, admission, notice, counter-affidavit, rejoinder, and final hearing — with interim relief sought, where appropriate, at the admission stage. An honest timeline is provided at the consultation stage.
What this practice does not cover
The Chambers do not undertake matters outside their declared areas of practice. For specialised work outside these areas, clients are encouraged to consult counsel with that specific focus.
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