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 woman in Nainital and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Haridwar and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Dehradun and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Silchar and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Dibrugarh and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Guwahati and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Bilaspur and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Bhilai and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Raipur and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Bokaro and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Dhanbad and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Jamshedpur and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Ranchi and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Sambalpur and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Rourkela and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Cuttack and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Bhubaneswar and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Kannur and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Kollam and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Thrissur and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Kozhikode and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Thiruvananthapuram and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Kochi and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Rohtak and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Karnal and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Panipat and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Gurugram and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Patiala and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Jalandhar and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
I am a Parsi woman in Amritsar and my husband has deserted me for three years, can I file for divorce?
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.