Family Law & Matrimonial Law

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At UR Legal, we understand that matters involving family and marriage are deeply personal and highly sensitive. With over two and half decades of experience in handling sensitive family law cases, our firm approaches each situation with empathy and unwavering professionalism.

Our expertise spans a wide spectrum of family disputes, including divorce, child custody, alimony, maintenance, property division, guardianship, domestic violence, and inter-jurisdictional family matters.

We also have significant experience with cases involving annulments, restitution of conjugal rights, and legal separation. Whether the matter requires strong litigation or delicate negotiation, our team dedicated to help our client in the best possible way.

Our lawyers are skilled at balancing the need for assertive legal representation with the importance of preserving relationships wherever possible, especially when children are involved.

We are particularly adept at handling:

Divorce & Legal Separation

  • Legal advisory and representation for mutual consent divorce and contested divorce under various personal laws
  • Filing and defending divorce petitions on grounds such as cruelty, desertion, adultery, mental illness, or irretrievable breakdown
  • Legal assistance in foreign divorce recognition and cross-border jurisdictional issues
  • Handling annulments and judicial separations
  • Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements

Maintenance & Alimony

  • Securing interim and permanent maintenance for spouses
  • Representation in alimony negotiations, enforcement of orders, and contempt proceedings
  • Legal strategy for defending exaggerated maintenance claims or navigating income disclosures

Child Custody & Guardianship

  • Advisory and litigation on child custody and visitation rights/ access of children
  • Securing guardianship orders under Guardians and Wards Act

Domestic Violence & Protection Orders

  • Filing and defending petitions under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA)
  • Obtaining residence orders, protection orders, monetary reliefs, and custody under DV proceedings

Marriage Registration & Legal Compliance

  • Legal guidance on registration of marriages under Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act
  • Correction and issuance of marriage certificates, name changes, and identity formalities

Interfaith, Inter-caste & NRI Matrimonial Issues

  • Navigating Special Marriage Act compliance for inter-caste/inter-religious marriages
  • Representation in NRI divorce, maintenance, and child custody

Prenuptial, Postnuptial & Live-in Agreements

  • Drafting and legal vetting of prenuptial and postnuptial contracts
  • Legal structuring for cohabitation agreements, live-in relationships, and shared responsibilities

Our global perspective and experience with international legal systems allow us to provide seamless support to clients with complex, multi-jurisdictional issues.

Beyond courtroom representation, we always emphasize alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and conciliation to resolve family matters amicably, efficiently, and in a less adversarial manner. This approach not only reduces the emotional toll but often preserves dignity and relationships.

At UR Legal, we believe in advocating for our clients with compassion and strength. We are not just lawyers, we are trusted advisors who stand by you during some of life’s most challenging transitions.

Whether you're seeking protection, closure, or a new beginning, our firm is committed to ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected.

 
     
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