Matrimonial, Family & Divorce Lawyers in Mumbai

WHAT IS A MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Briefly, as the name suggests, mutual consent divorce is an option available to couples seeking a divorce mutually without mudslinging. It is a no allegations divorce. Certainly, it is the fastest and easiest way to obtain divorce in India. Thus, parties should ideally try to avoid a long drawn litigation by seeking a divorce by mutual consent. As per law, duration for obtaining a mutual consent divorce is six months. Although, parties may have an option of filing the second motion petition any time between six months and eighteen months from the date of the filing of the mutual consent divorce petition. Thus, we firmly believe that family lawyers should first try to convince the parties to mutually part ways and seek a mutual divorce over a contested divorce.

CONTESTED DIVORCE

Where a mutual divorce is not possible, family lawyers in Mumbai office of Legaleye Associates assist clients in contested divorce matters. A contested divorce implies party desirous of divorce approach the Family Court for the dissolution of marriage. Depending upon one’s circumstances, a spouse seeking divorce may adopt one of the available grounds for divorce. There are also many different laws dealing with divorce for different religions and followings. The Special Marriage Act provides grounds for divorce for people married under civil law and whose marriages are registered under Special Marriage Act, 1954. The implication of a divorce on entitlement, inheritance and succession is very complex and one should consult with a family lawyer for proper guidance and advise.

NRI DIVORCE LAWYERS IN INDIA INDIA

Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Indian settled abroad or on work permit often face complex situation of divorce, annulment and child custody and consequent legal proceedings.

FALSE 498A AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV) CASES

Presently, matrimonial cases are not confined within the realm of civil and family laws. Such cases may also involve criminal implications.

LEGAL TERRORISM AND ABUSE OF LAW BY MISUSE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS UNDER THE DOWRY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV) ACT

Unfortunately, many a times the husband and his family members are victims of a false and frivolous prosecution. This is nothing but an abuse of law and its processes. Our family lawyers had the opportunity to advise and assist an unnecessarily troubled international client before The Hon’ble Bombay High Court in a unique matter.

Kindly visit the following link for a brief write up on the case

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DIVORCE LAWYERS FOR RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS IN MUMBAI

Divorce lawyers in Mumbai office of Legaleye Associates assist clients in application seeking restitution of conjugal rights. In fact, it is an important remedy provided by law to the neglected spouses. Subject to merits, the Court may direct the defendant spouse to join the company of the applicant spouse.

DIVORCE LAWYERS FOR ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE

Divorce lawyers in Mumbai office of Legaleye Associates assist domestic and NRI clients in family disputes seeking an annulment of marriage. In fact, a petition for the annulment of marriage is moved on certain grounds specified in various matrimonial laws. Resultantly, the court may hold that the marriage has not taken place at all. Annulment of marriage is very important in the scheme of matrimonial laws.

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