How We Handle Family Law Cases?
At SNS Legal Aid, we provide expert legal counsel in all matters related to family law, ensuring that disputes are resolved with fairness, empathy, and efficiency. Whether it is divorce, child custody, domestic violence, or inheritance issues, our approach includes:
- Legal Consultation & Case Evaluation – Understanding the client’s concerns and legal position.
- Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Encouraging out-of-court settlements.
- Filing & Defending Divorce Petitions – Handling both mutual and contested divorces.
- Child Custody & Visitation Rights – Advocating for parental rights and child welfare.
- Maintenance & Alimony Claims – Securing financial support for spouses.
- Domestic Violence Cases – Assisting in filing complaints and securing protection orders.
- Property & Inheritance Disputes – Resolving legal issues related to family property.
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Basic Laws & Acts Involved in Family Law Cases
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – Governs Hindu marriages, divorce, and maintenance.
- Special Marriage Act, 1954 – Regulates civil marriages between individuals of different religions.
- Indian Divorce Act, 1869 – Applies to divorce among Christians.
- Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 – Governs Muslim marriages, divorce, and inheritance.
- Domestic Violence Act, 2005 – Provides protection against domestic abuse.
- Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 – Regulates child custody matters.
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956 – Deals with inheritance and property distribution.
- Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 – Sections 498A (cruelty against women), 125 (maintenance claims), etc.
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Our Legal Services for Family Law Cases
✅ Filing and defending divorce & maintenance cases
✅ Mediation & dispute resolution for family conflicts
✅ Representation in child custody & adoption matters
✅ Protection orders for domestic violence victims
✅ Legal solutions for inheritance and succession disputes
✅ Drafting prenuptial & postnuptial agreements
✅ Filing complaints for harassment & dowry cases
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Grounds include cruelty, desertion, adultery, conversion, mental disorder, communicable diseases, and mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Yes, under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and various marriage laws, spouses (mostly wives) can claim maintenance based on financial dependency.
Courts decide based on the child’s welfare, considering factors like the child’s age, financial stability of parents, and emotional bonding. The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 governs custody cases.
Under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, victims can seek protection orders, residence rights, monetary relief, and custody of children through the courts.
Yes, Hindu couples can marry under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, which allows interfaith and civil marriages.
Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (Amended in 2005), daughters have equal rights as sons in ancestral property.
Yes, if he is physically disabled or financially dependent, he can claim maintenance under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Section 125 CrPC.
Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, parents can seek maintenance from their children.
A Muslim woman can file for divorce under Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, citing reasons like cruelty, desertion, or failure to provide maintenance.
We provide:
- Legal guidance & court representation
- Filing of divorce, alimony, and child custody cases
- Domestic violence protection & legal support
- Succession & property dispute resolution
- Mediation & family settlement solutions