Family Law

Resolving family disputes with dignity and discipline

Family law matters are deeply personal. They involve not only legal rights and obligations, but also relationships, dignity, privacy and long-term consequences. At Metalegal Advocates, we approach family law with sensitivity, discretion and a strong sense of responsibility, while remaining firmly grounded in law and procedure. Our focus is to guide clients through difficult situations with clarity and steadiness, ensuring that their interests are protected while unnecessary conflict is avoided wherever possible.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Our areas of practice cover the entire spectrum of family laws, including litigation and advisory related to divorces (contested or mutual consent based), child custody and support, marital agreements, criminal aspects such as domestic violence, and general marital and dispute related consultation. Our advocates advise and represent clients before lower family courts, various High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India, from our offices located in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Divorce and judicial separation
Maintenance and alimony proceedings
Child custody, guardianship and visitation matters
Domestic violence proceedings
Matrimonial property and financial disputes
Mutual consent and contested matrimonial proceedings
Enforcement and modification of family court orders

We represent clients before Family Courts, High Courts and other appropriate forums across the country.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND LITIGATION

Where resolution is possible through negotiation or settlement, we advise clients accordingly and assist in structuring fair and workable outcomes. Where litigation becomes necessary, we represent clients with preparation, restraint and firmness. We are conscious that prolonged litigation can be emotionally and financially draining. Our advice is therefore guided by both legal merit and practical consequence.

PRIVACY AND DISCRETION

Family law matters demand a high degree of confidentiality. We take particular care in handling sensitive information, personal details and family circumstances. Clients can expect discretion in communication, documentation and representation, and a professional environment that respects their privacy.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Our family law practice advises individuals from diverse backgrounds, including professionals, business families and high-net-worth individuals, in matters requiring careful handling and legal clarity. We often assist clients who value a composed, respectful approach and who seek resolution with dignity rather than confrontation.

Recent in Family Law

Delhi Court: Notional Income and Earning Capacity Insufficient Grounds to Deny Interim Maintenance Under Section 125 of the CrPC

The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that interim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC cannot be denied based on notional income or presumed earning capacity. Recognising the economic burden on custodial parents, the Court stressed actual income disclosures and caregiving roles, remanding the matter for a fresh assessment of financial documents.

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Void Marriage, Valid Maintenance: Supreme Court Clarifies Alimony Rights Under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has clarified that maintenance and alimony under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 may be granted even in void marriages. While affirming judicial discretion based on parties’ conduct and circumstances, the Court refrained from laying down fixed standards. This ruling addresses long-standing ambiguity but leaves key interpretive questions open for future litigation.

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Supreme Court: Unasked and Unwarranted Relief in Matrimonial Disputes

The SC addresses irretrievable breakdown and cruelty. It grants unexpected relief, sparking debate on judicial discretion in matrimony.

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