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Child custody, guardianship, adoption, maintenance of parents and family settlements.
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Family & Matrimonial
Divorce, maintenance, custody, domestic violence, wills and succession — handled with discretion.
Practice group · Lucknow
Family matters need legal skill and sensitivity in equal measure. We advise husbands, wives, parents and families on divorce, maintenance, custody, domestic violence, and on wills and inheritance.
Wherever it serves the family better, we work towards a mediated settlement rather than a long contest in court.
NKPractice headNeeraj KumarFounderWhere we appear
- Family Courts, Lucknow
- Magistrate courts (Domestic Violence Act and maintenance)
- Civil Courts (succession and probate)
- Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench
Our Family & Matrimonial services
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Matrimonial Cases
Maintenance, domestic violence, dowry and cruelty cases, and restitution of conjugal rights — for wives and husbands.
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Divorce Cases
Mutual consent and contested divorce, alimony and custody under Hindu, Muslim, Christian and special marriage laws.
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Wills, Succession & Probate
Drafting and registering wills, probate, succession certificates and inheritance disputes.
Learn more →Common questions
How long does a mutual consent divorce take in India?
Ordinarily at least six months from the first motion, since the second motion is moved after six months. The court can waive this period in suitable cases, and the second motion must be moved within 18 months of the first.
Do we need to live in separate houses for one year?
Not necessarily. The requirement is that the spouses have not been living together as husband and wife for at least one year before filing.
Can a husband also claim maintenance?
Under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, either spouse can claim maintenance from the other, depending on their income and circumstances. Maintenance under Section 144 BNSS, however, can be claimed by a wife, children and parents.
Is it compulsory to register a will?
No. A will is valid if it is signed and attested by two witnesses. Registration is optional, but a registered will is much harder to challenge and is advisable.
Related legal guides
Mutual Consent Divorce in India: Process, Timeline and Documents
How divorce by mutual consent works under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act — eligibility, the two motions, the six-month period and when it can be waived, and the documents you need.
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