Practice Overview
Information about legal practice in family law matters before Family Courts, High Court, and other judicial forums in Telangana.
Divorce & Matrimonial
Information about representation in mutual consent and contested divorce matters under various personal laws.
Child Custody
Information about legal assistance in matters relating to guardianship, visitation rights, and custody of minor children.
Adoption
Information about representation in adoption matters under Hindu Adoption Act and Juvenile Justice Act.
Maintenance
Information about proceedings for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC and various personal laws.
Domestic Violence
Information about complaints under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Marriage Laws
Information about marriage registration, annulment, judicial separation, and restitution of conjugal rights.
Areas of Practice
Information about legal services in family law matters under various personal laws
Mutual Consent Divorce
Information about divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act and corresponding provisions.
Contested Divorce
Information about contested divorce proceedings on grounds including cruelty, desertion, and adultery.
Divorce Under Personal Laws
Information about divorce matters under Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and other personal laws.
Judicial Separation
Information about proceedings for judicial separation under various personal laws.
Annulment of Marriage
Information about legal proceedings for declaring marriage void or voidable.
Restitution of Conjugal Rights
Information about petitions for restitution of conjugal rights under matrimonial laws.
Marriage Registration
Information about registration of marriages under Special Marriage Act and respective personal laws.
Child Custody Matters
Information about legal and physical custody of minor children following separation.
Guardianship
Information about appointment of guardian for minor children under Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
Visitation Rights
Information about access and visitation rights for non-custodial parents.
Parental Responsibility
Information about decision-making authority over child's education, healthcare, and upbringing.
Guardianship for Elderly
Information about appointment of guardians for elderly or incapacitated persons.
Hague Convention
Information about international child abduction cases under Hague Convention.
Domestic Adoption
Information about adoption of Indian children by Indian citizens under Juvenile Justice Act and CARA regulations.
Inter-country Adoption
Information about adoption of Indian children by foreign nationals under applicable laws.
Step-parent Adoption
Information about adoption of child by step-parent after marriage dissolution or death.
Relative Adoption
Information about adoption of child by relatives under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.
Adoption Under HAMA
Information about adoptions under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
Post-adoption Matters
Information about post-adoption formalities and declarations.
Maintenance Under CrPC
Information about proceedings for maintenance under Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure.
Alimony Under Marriage Laws
Information about permanent alimony and maintenance under Hindu Marriage Act and other laws.
Maintenance Under Muslim Law
Information about maintenance under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
Interim Maintenance
Information about petitions for interim maintenance pending disposal of matrimonial proceedings.
Modification of Maintenance
Information about petitions for modification or cancellation of maintenance orders.
Maintenance for Parents
Information about maintenance proceedings for senior citizens under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act.
Protection Orders
Information about filing complaints for protection orders under Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Residence Orders
Information about petitions for right to reside in shared household under DV Act.
Monetary Reliefs
Information about proceedings for compensation and monetary reliefs under Domestic Violence Act.
Appeals Against DV Orders
Information about appeals against orders passed by Magistrate under DV Act.
Custody Orders Under DV Act
Information about petitions for temporary custody of children under Domestic Violence Act.
Defense in DV Complaints
Information about representation for respondents in domestic violence complaints.
Courts & Forums
Information about practice before the following courts and forums in family law matters:
- Family Courts, Hyderabad & Telangana
- Hon'ble Telangana High Court
- Hon'ble Supreme Court of India
- District Courts across Telangana
- Magistrate Courts for DV & Maintenance
- Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)
Applicable Laws
Family law matters are governed by the following enactments:
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956
- Guardians and Wards Act, 1890
- Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act, 2015
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
- Indian Divorce Act, 1869
- Special Marriage Act, 1954
Frequently Asked Questions
General information about family law matters
What are the grounds for divorce in India?
Grounds include cruelty, desertion, adultery, conversion, mental disorder, leprosy, venereal disease, renunciation of world, presumption of death, and irretrievable breakdown (by mutual consent).
How long does a mutual consent divorce take?
A mutual consent divorce typically takes 6-18 months, including the mandatory 6-month cooling-off period under Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act.
Who gets custody of a child in divorce?
Custody is determined based on the best interest of the child, considering factors like age, preference (if above 9 years), financial stability, and emotional bond.
What is the difference between adoption and guardianship?
Adoption permanently transfers parental rights; the child becomes the legal heir. Guardianship is temporary, where the guardian has custody but not full parental rights.
Can I claim maintenance from my spouse?
Yes, maintenance can be claimed by a spouse unable to maintain themselves under Section 125 CrPC or under personal laws.
What is domestic violence under Indian law?
The DV Act, 2005 covers physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. Protection orders, residence orders, and monetary reliefs can be sought.
Get in Touch
For inquiries regarding family law matters, please fill out the form. The office will respond within 24-48 hours.
- Neredmet X Road, Hyderabad - 500056
- +91 9490282438, +91 7702322193
- contact@shaivylawoffice.com
- Mon-Sat: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
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Contact Information
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Office Address
Shop No.2, Lower Ground Floor, "Veda One Building", Plot bearing No. E74, J.J. Nagar Colony, Neredmet 'X Road', Medchal-Malkajgiri District - 500056, Telangana, India.
contact@shaivylawoffice.com
+91 9490282438
+91 7702322193
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Consultation: Consultations are available by appointment only.
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