Family Law Questions
Browse family law questions asked by people across India.
Questions in Family Law are answered with reference to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Special Marriage Act, 1954, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and Section 125 of the CrPC (now Section 144 of the BNSS, 2023) for maintenance. Each answer states the section that applies, the forum that hears the matter and the limitation period, so the position can be checked against the official text at India Code before you act on it.
The forum depends on the facts rather than the label: a dispute described as a family matter may be heard by a family court, a magistrate or a civil judge depending on whether the relief sought is maintenance, custody, injunction or declaration. Where the law has been renumbered by the 2023 criminal law reforms, answers note both the old and the new section numbers.
I am a Parsi living in Belgaum and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Hubli and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Mangalore and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Mysuru and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Mysore and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Bengaluru and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Bangalore and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Saket and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Rohini and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Dwarka and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in New Delhi and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Delhi and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Amravati and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Kolhapur and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Solapur and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Aurangabad and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Navi Mumbai and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Thane and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Nashik and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Nagpur and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Pune and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Parsi living in Mumbai and want to remarry after divorce, is there any waiting period?
I am a Christian wife in Itanagar and my husband has committed cruelty, can I file for divorce immediately?
I am a Christian wife in Gangtok and my husband has committed cruelty, can I file for divorce immediately?
I am a Christian wife in Aizawl and my husband has committed cruelty, can I file for divorce immediately?
I am a Christian wife in Kohima and my husband has committed cruelty, can I file for divorce immediately?
I am a Christian wife in Shillong and my husband has committed cruelty, can I file for divorce immediately?
I am a Christian wife in Imphal and my husband has committed cruelty, can I file for divorce immediately?
I am a Christian wife in Agartala and my husband has committed cruelty, can I file for divorce immediately?
I am a Christian wife in Srinagar and my husband has committed cruelty, can I file for divorce immediately?
Frequently Asked Questions about Family Law
What is family law in India?
Family law in India governs marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, maintenance, and inheritance. It includes personal laws based on religion (Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim Personal Law, Christian Marriage Act) and secular laws like the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
How much does a family lawyer cost in India?
Family lawyer fees in India range from ₹500 to ₹5,000 per consultation, and ₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000 for a full case, depending on complexity, city, and the lawyer experience. Mutual consent divorce is typically cheaper than contested divorce.
How long does a divorce take in India?
Mutual consent divorce takes 6 to 7 months (including the 6-month cooling-off period under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act). Contested divorce can take 2 to 5 years depending on the complexity and court backlog.
Can I get maintenance without divorce in India?
Yes. Under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a wife can claim maintenance from her husband without filing for divorce, if she is unable to maintain herself. The amount is decided by the magistrate based on the husband income.
What are the grounds for divorce in India?
Grounds for divorce include cruelty, adultery, desertion for 2+ years, conversion to another religion, mental disorder, communicable disease, and mutual consent. Different personal laws may have additional grounds.