family law

Court marriage in India provides a legal way for two individuals to solemnize their marriage before a Marriage Officer without requiring a traditional religious ceremony. One of the principal legal frameworks for such marriages is the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The procedure generally involves checking eligibility, preparing documents, submitting a notice of intended marriage, completi..

Divorce is one of the most emotionally and legally demanding events in a person's life. In a city like Mumbai, where family courts handle a heavy caseload and property, career and children are often deeply intertwined with the marriage, understanding the process in advance can save months of delay and stress. This article explains how divorce works in Mumbai, the typ..

Interfaith marriages are increasingly becoming an important part of India's changing social landscape. Couples belonging to different religious communities may choose to marry while continuing to follow their respective faiths and traditions. However, because marriage in India is governed by different personal and secular laws, couples often have questions about the appropriate..

Court marriage is an important legal option for couples who wish to solemnize their marriage through a procedure recognized under Indian law. It is particularly relevant for couples who prefer a civil marriage, belong to different religious communities, or wish to marry without organizing an elaborate traditional ceremony. In Delhi NCR, couples often seek clarity about the legal require..

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INTRODUCTION The families in India are as big as they complicated to asses one by one. The family disputes between are not uncommon. One pertinent legal question that arises is whether a mother-in-law can file domestic violence cases against her daughter-in-law. The term "domestic violence" encompasses physical, emotional, verbal and economic abuse. This article explores through ..

Introduction Mutual divorce is the way or the process where parties to the marriage decides to end their marriage amicably. In India, during the proceeding of divorces the settlement of any claims such as, alimony or demands of maintenance or if there is any child comes from such marriage, it becomes the initial & crucial point before ending the terms of the marriage. Under Family..

INTRODUCTION From pristine times dowry death or cruelty or harassment against women (daughter-in-law) have addressed us with the inequality of society, which led us to an unimaginable backlash. The existence of these hinders the true development of our society as well as the nation, of INDIA. The unwanted behaviour towards women has been introduced to our society throughout history an..

If you find yourself struggling with child support issues, we understand. We've been in the same place. Maybe you've tried several times to come to an agreement with a former partner. Perhaps you've known for a long time that your children need and deserve full financial support ..

Both parents concur that the mother should have primary custody of the kids in most child custody disputes. However, each situation is unique; therefore, you could have to engage in a custody dispute. In this situation, you might decide to take on the matter yourself because you think getting a lawyer is an extra cost. Even while it makes sense, there are times when you require the professional..

It is a national shame that in India one can get away very easily even after indulging in the worst character assassination of any individual. We witness for ourselves in so many cases of marital discord that how easily a woman levels accusations of extra marital relationship on her husband and of dowry harassment and very often it is not just the husband but also t..

When both parties agree on the dissolution of marriage in a friendly manner, rather than battling in court and defaming each other, it is more harmonic. They can file a petition in a District Court under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and the Court can award them a divorce decision. The divorce will not be affected by proceedings before the Panchayat; the parties must resolve it t..

Without leaving space for even an iota of doubt, the Kerala High Court in a realistic, robust, rational, remarkable and refreshing judgment titled Ramla vs Abdul Rahuf in Mat. Appeal No. 431 of 2021 against the order/judgment in OP 41/2019 of Family Court, Thalassery that was delivered finally on December 1, 2021 has pragmatically ruled that the refusal of a Muslim ..

“Legal Custody", in a family law context, is a type of Child Custody that grants a parent the right to make long-term, important decisions regarding their children. The issue of ‘Child Custody’ arises during judicial separation or divorce proceedings, where it becomes an important issue to be solved by the courts. It refers to the process of c..

GENERAL OVERVIEW •The Bench of Justices Ashok Kumar Verma and Augustine George Masih observed that during a girl's teen years, she looks up to her mother or a female companion for assistance and can share her issues comfortably..