Divorce & Marriage Counselling

At MMMLAWFIRM, we specialize in family law and provide legal representation for Divorce cases, family matters, and corresponding writs and bail services. We understand the importance of our clients' cases and work diligently to ensure the best possible outcome for them.​

1. Grounds for Divorce:

   • Adultery

   • Desertion

   • Cruelty

   • Conversion to another religion

   • Mental disorder

   • Communicable disease

2. Divorce Petition:

   • A divorce petition can be filed by either spouse in the district court where either of them resides.

   • The Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, or the Indian Divorce Act, depending on the religion of the couple, govern divorce proceedings.

3. Waiting Period:

   • There may be a mandatory waiting period before filing for divorce, and efforts for reconciliation may be required during this time.

4. Mutual Consent:

   • Mutual consent divorce allows couples to dissolve their marriage by mutual agreement. Both parties must agree to the divorce and the terms and conditions.

5. Alimony/Spousal Support:

   • The court may order the payment of alimony or maintenance to the spouse, either during the divorce proceedings or as a part of the final settlement.

6. Child Custody:

   • The court decides the custody of children based on their welfare. Factors such as the child's age, preferences, and the financial and emotional capability of each parent are considered.

7. Division of Property:

   • The court may also decide on the division of property, assets, and liabilities between the spouses.

8. Void Marriages:

   • Certain marriages are considered void from the beginning, such as bigamy or if the parties are within the prohibited degree of relationship.

9. Judicial Separation:

   • If divorce is not immediately sought, a spouse can file for judicial separation, which allows them to live separately without dissolving the marriage.

10. Irretrievable Breakdown:

    • Some laws consider the concept of irretrievable breakdown of marriage as a ground for divorce, even if the specific fault is not proven.

11. Interim Maintenance:

    • The court may order interim maintenance during the divorce proceedings, especially if one spouse is financially dependent on the other.

12. Appeals:

    • There may be provisions for appealing the divorce decree in a higher court if one of the parties is dissatisfied with the judgment.