Family & matrimonial
Separation, maintenance, parenting and connected family matters. The first step is to understand the facts, the relevant documents and the stage your matter has reached.
Matters within this area
- Divorce and separation
- Maintenance and financial support
- Child custody and parenting
What to bring
Bring the complete papers, including attachments and previous responses. Useful starting documents can include the following.
- Marriage and family records
- Existing petitions, notices and orders
- A chronology of relevant events
Questions before we speak
How do I arrange a conversation?
Call or email the office with your preferred time and a brief description of the subject. Arrange the discussion before sending sensitive documents.
Can you assess the likely result from a short message?
A meaningful assessment depends on the facts, complete documents, applicable law and procedural stage. A short message is a starting point for arranging that review.
Guides for this area
Browse all 50 guidesPreparing for a divorce consultation in Srinagar
Start with the marriage record, a dated account of separation and every existing court order. These help identify the applicable personal law and the court that…
FamilyMaintenance discussions — organising income and expense records
Prepare a complete picture of income, necessary expenses, dependants and payments already made. There is no single percentage that resolves every maintenance claim.
FamilyWhich marriage law governs a divorce petition?
Identify the law under which the marriage was celebrated before choosing divorce grounds or forms. Residence in Srinagar does not by itself select one personal-law…
FamilyContested divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act
A contested petition must plead and establish a statutory ground. Disagreement or a period of living apart does not automatically result in divorce.
FamilyMutual-consent divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act
Mutual consent requires the statutory conditions, a joint petition and the court's decree. Signing a settlement privately does not itself dissolve the marriage.
FamilyDivorce where the marriage falls under the Special Marriage Act
Use the Special Marriage Act's own grounds and procedure when that Act governs the marriage. Hindu Marriage Act section numbers are not interchangeable with it.