Handle divorce petitions, judicial separation, restitution of conjugal rights, and nullity of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, Special Marriage Act 1954, Indian Divorce Act 1869, and Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939. Matrimonial litigation is the core of family law practice — appearing in Family Courts, District Courts, and High Courts.

Represent parents and guardians in custody disputes before Family Courts — interim custody, permanent custody, visitation rights, and guardianship petitions under the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 and Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956. Child custody matters involve complex evidence, welfare assessments, and enforcement challenges.

File and defend maintenance applications under Section 125 CrPC (now BNSS), Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, and personal law provisions. Maintenance is among the most contested and high-volume areas of family law — involving income evidence, lifestyle assessment, and interim maintenance pending final disposal.

Handle Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 (PWDVA) cases — protection orders, residence orders, maintenance and compensation orders. DV Act matters are heard by Magistrates and can run parallel to matrimonial court proceedings. An essential area for lawyers supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Advise and litigate on matrimonial property rights, stridhan recovery, dowry harassment (Section 498A IPC/BNS), Hindu Succession Act claims, and Muslim personal law inheritance. Property and succession disputes often arise alongside or after matrimonial litigation.

Facilitate out-of-court resolution of family disputes through mediation — Family Courts are required to refer matters to mediation under the Family Courts Act 1984. Trained family mediators can build a parallel practice helping couples reach consent terms for divorce, custody, and maintenance without prolonged litigation.

Complete guide to Hindu Marriage Act, personal law statutes, and Family Court procedure — the core framework for Indian family law practice.

Custody law under Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, Guardians and Wards Act, welfare principle, and cross-border custody — practical case strategy.

Filing and defending PWDVA 2005 cases — protection orders, residence orders, Magistrate procedure, evidence, and interface with matrimonial proceedings.

Court-annexed mediation skills for family disputes — consent terms drafting, mediation procedure, and shuttle mediation in high-conflict cases.

Section 125 CrPC/BNSS, Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act — income evidence, interim maintenance, enforcement, and appeal strategy.

Use AI for drafting petitions, maintenance calculations, precedent research, and managing high-volume family court dockets.

The standard Indian family law textbook — comprehensive coverage of Hindu personal law, marriage, divorce, maintenance, and succession. Essential reading for every family law lawyer.

Clear and comprehensive guide to Muslim personal law in India — marriage, mehr, divorce (talaq, khul, mubarat), maintenance, and inheritance under Muslim law.

Authoritative commentary on the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 — legislative history, section-by-section analysis, and leading case law on matrimonial remedies.

Specialist guide to PWDVA 2005 — drafting protection applications, Magistrate procedure, evidence, and enforcement of DV Act orders.

Advanced treatment of conflicts between personal laws and constitutional rights — essential for NRI matrimonial disputes and cross-border family law.

District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) run legal aid clinics at Family Courts — hands-on experience in high-volume matrimonial and maintenance matters with direct client interaction.

iCall, Majlis, SNEHI, Sakhi, and other domestic violence support organisations — working with lawyers representing DV Act complainants and drafting protection applications.

Child welfare organisations and childline — exposure to custody disputes, child protection orders, and interface between family law and child rights under the JJ Act.

Senior advocates specialising in matrimonial litigation before High Courts — exposure to complex cross-border custody, NRI matrimonial disputes, and high-value maintenance matters.