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Divorce & Maintenance

Mutual and contested separations, alimony, custody and enforcement.

Litigation & advisory
Mutual consent: 6–18 months
Family Courts · District Courts

Overview

What this covers

We handle both mutual-consent and contested divorce, alimony and maintenance, custody, and the enforcement of decrees and settlements. Our aim is a clean, dignified separation that protects you and your children.

We advise across personal-law regimes, prepare comprehensive settlement deeds, and litigate maintenance and custody where agreement fails.

Why it matters

Mutual-consent divorce (fast track)
Contested divorce litigation
Alimony & maintenance claims
Settlement deeds & enforcement

Documents

What to keep ready

01Marriage certificate / photographs
02Address & identity proof
03Income & asset details
04Evidence supporting the grounds
05Children’s documents (custody)

Missing something? Start anyway — we will tell you what can wait and what cannot.

How it works

A clear path, step by step

01
Options assessment
We explain mutual vs contested routes and likely timelines and outcomes.
02
Settlement drafting
Where mutual, we draft a complete settlement covering alimony and custody.
03
Petition & hearings
We file and appear through the statutory steps to decree.
04
Enforcement
We enforce maintenance and custody orders if they are breached.

Questions

Common questions about divorce & maintenance

How long does a mutual-consent divorce take?

After both parties file, courts observe a cooling-off period (which may be waived in deserving cases) before the second motion and decree — typically a few months when uncontested.

Who is entitled to maintenance?

A spouse unable to maintain themselves, and dependent children, may claim maintenance. The amount depends on income, standard of living and needs, as assessed by the court.

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