Family Law

Family Law

Family law is a crucial legal practice that governs relationships among family members. It covers a wide range of matters, from marriage and divorce to child custody and inheritance. At Manu Legal Solutions, we understand the emotional and legal complexities involved in family disputes and provide compassionate, result-oriented legal solutions tailored to the best interests of our clients.

Our experienced family law attorneys handle cases with sensitivity, confidentiality, and legal precision, ensuring that our clients’ rights and interests are protected at every step.

Key Areas of Family Law We Handle:

1. Divorce & Legal Separation

Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally challenging process. We assist clients in navigating the legal formalities of both contested and mutual divorce under various personal laws, including:

  • Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
  • Muslim Personal Law
  • Indian Divorce Act, 1869
  • Special Marriage Act, 1954

🔹 Our Services Include:

  • Filing and defending divorce petitions
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Mediation and dispute resolution
  • Division of property and assets

2. Child Custody & Guardianship

In cases of divorce or separation, determining who will have custody of a child is a critical concern. We ensure that custody arrangements prioritize the child’s welfare.

🔹 Types of Custody We Help With:

  • Physical Custody: The child resides primarily with one parent.
  • Legal Custody: The right to make important decisions about the child’s education, healthcare, and upbringing.
  • Joint Custody: Both parents share custody and responsibilities.
  • Third-Party Custody: In rare cases, custody may be granted to a guardian other than the parents.

We help parents navigate child custody battles, visitation rights, and modifications of existing custody orders.

3. Alimony & Maintenance

Alimony (spousal support) ensures financial stability for a dependent spouse after divorce or separation. The amount and duration depend on various factors such as:

  • Duration of marriage
  • Income and financial status of both parties
  • Contributions to the household
  • Health and age of the spouses

🔹 Our Services Include:

  • Filing for alimony and maintenance claims
  • Contesting unfair alimony demands
  • Enforcement of alimony orders

We assist in securing interim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC and permanent alimony settlements under various personal laws.

4. Domestic Violence & Protection Orders

Domestic violence is a serious offense under The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. It includes:

  • Physical abuse
  • Emotional or psychological abuse
  • Economic abuse
  • Sexual abuse

🔹 Our Services Include:

  • Filing domestic violence complaints
  • Securing protection orders & restraining orders
  • Legal representation for victims
  • Defense against false domestic violence allegations

We help victims seek immediate relief, including residence rights, monetary compensation, and legal protection.

6. Inheritance, Wills & Succession Laws

Inheritance laws govern how assets and property are distributed after a person’s death. We assist in:

  • Drafting wills and testaments
  • Probate proceedings
  • Legal disputes over inheritance

🔹 Laws We Cover:

  • Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains)
  • Indian Succession Act, 1925 (for Christians, Jews, and others)
  • Muslim Personal Law (Sharia)

Our services help families prevent inheritance disputes and ensure fair distribution of assets.