Navigating family disputes with sensitivity and legal precision
Family law matters are among the most personal and emotionally demanding proceedings a person can face. Whether involving dissolution of marriage, custody of children, or protection from domestic violence, these cases require both careful legal strategy and genuine sensitivity to the human context. Advocate Mandeep Kaur handles family matters with the thoroughness and discretion they demand.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Scope of Practice
Contested and mutual consent divorce proceedings under the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, and personal laws
Child custody, guardianship, and visitation rights — including international custody matters
Maintenance applications under Section 125 CrPC / BNSS and under personal laws
Protection orders and other reliefs under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Matrimonial property disputes including stridhan recovery and division of jointly acquired assets
Succession and inheritance matters under Hindu Succession Act and other applicable laws
Intercountry child abduction and Hague Convention matters
Restitution of conjugal rights applications
How It Works
A private discussion of the facts, marriage history, children's situation, and assets to understand the full context and the client's objectives.
Identification of the applicable personal law, analysis of available reliefs, and a candid assessment of the likely timeline and possible outcomes.
Filing the petition with appropriate reliefs and, where necessary, seeking urgent interim protection orders, maintenance, or custody orders.
Representing the client through hearings, mediation attempts where appropriate, and ultimately securing a decree or order that protects their interests and those of any children involved.
Common Questions
Under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, a mutual consent divorce has two motions. The first motion is filed, and after a mandatory six-month waiting period (which the court may waive in some circumstances), the second motion is filed and the divorce decree is granted. From the second motion, the decree is typically issued within a few weeks.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides for protection orders (prohibiting the abuser from committing further violence), residence orders (allowing the aggrieved woman to remain in the shared household), monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation orders. Applications can be made through a Magistrate.
Indian courts follow the principle of the best interest of the child as the paramount consideration. Factors include the age of the child, the emotional bond with each parent, financial stability, and the child's own preference (especially for older children). There is no absolute rule giving custody to either parent.
Stridhan refers to property — including jewellery, gifts, and other items — given to a woman at the time of or after marriage. It is her absolute property. If stridhan has been retained by the husband or in-laws, a wife can initiate legal proceedings for its recovery through civil proceedings or under the Domestic Violence Act.
Reach Out
If you have a matter in matrimonial & family law, you are welcome to reach out to discuss the facts and understand the available legal avenues.
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