A matrimonial law firm in India offers a range of services related to marriage, divorce, and family law matters. Here are some of the services typically provided by such firms:
- Marriage Registration: Assisting couples in registering their marriages under the relevant laws and regulations.
- Divorce Proceedings: Handling divorce cases, including contested and uncontested divorces, mutual consent divorces, and maintenance/alimony issues.
- Legal Separation: Advising on legal separation and filing for judicial separation when divorce is not an immediate option.
- Child Custody and Visitation: Resolving child custody disputes and visitation rights, ensuring the best interests of the child.
- Spousal Support: Determining and negotiating spousal support or alimony payments.
- Property Division: Assisting in the equitable distribution of marital assets and properties during divorce proceedings.
- Domestic Violence: Representing victims of domestic violence and helping them obtain restraining orders or protection orders.
- Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect the interests of both parties.
- Adoption: Guiding clients through the legal process of adoption, including domestic and international adoptions.
- Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): Providing legal advice on surrogacy, IVF, and related matters, including legal parentage.
- Guardianship: Assisting in establishing legal guardianship for minors or incapacitated adults.
- Annulment: Handling annulment cases, which declare a marriage null and void as if it never existed.
- Maintenance and Support: Representing clients in cases involving maintenance or support claims under various family laws.
- Family Dispute Resolution: Offering mediation and negotiation services to resolve family disputes amicably.
- Inheritance and Property Rights: Advising on inheritance laws and property rights, especially in cases of joint family properties.
- Restraining Orders: Obtaining and defending against restraining orders in cases of harassment or violence.
- Paternity Disputes: Resolving disputes related to paternity and establishing legal parentage.
- Legal Consultation: Providing legal advice and consultation on various family law matters.
- Appeals: Representing clients in appeals against family court decisions.
- Legal Representation: Acting as legal counsel in family court proceedings and related litigation.
- International Family Law: Handling cases involving international aspects such as cross-border marriages, divorces, and child custody issues.
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Offering mediation and ADR services to reach settlements without going to court.
- Same-Sex Marriage and LGBTQ+ Rights: Advising and representing LGBTQ+ individuals on marriage, adoption, and related legal matters.
- Domestic Partnerships: Assisting in legal recognition and rights for domestic partners.
- Documentation and Notarization: Preparing and notarizing legal documents related to family law matters.
These are some of the key services provided by matrimonial law firms in India, and the specific services offered may vary from one firm to another based on their expertise and focus areas.
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