Category : Family & Matrimonial Law
Child Given Up for Adoption, but Biological Parents Later Want Custody Back — Is There Any Legal Remedy?
Adoption is kind of meant to give a child a permanent, stable family and also give a childless couple, or a single person, a permanent child. The point of the institution is really that permanence , and you could say it’s the whole idea. Still , in day to day practice, disputes keep popping up where biological parents who...
After marriage, I discovered that my spouse concealed a serious hereditary medical condition. Can this concealment have legal consequences under family law?
As Amy Bloom aptly observed, “Marriage is not a ritual or an end. It is a long, intricate, intimate dance together.” The institution of marriage is founded upon mutual trust, honesty, and informed consent. While individuals are entitled to privacy regarding their personal affairs, matrimonial relationships require a degree of disclosure concerning facts that may significantly affect marital life....
A WIFE SEEKS PERMANENT ALIMONY AFTER A DIVORCE DECREE . DISCUSS THE FACTORS INFLUENING QUANTUM AND DURATION OF ALIMONY.
Marriage is a relationship between two people which is legally recognized and create some obligations between the spouses. Divorce is a common term now as a lot of people are taking Divorce because of their own reasons like lack of understanding, cheating etc. But after Divorce the most significant issue is ensuring financial security of the financially weaker spouse....
A husband residing abroad obtains an ex parte foreign divorce decree, and the wife challenges its validity in India. Analyse the legal position.
An ex-parte divorce decree is a decree passed by a court when the respondent spouse does not appear or participate in the proceedings despite the proceedings being initiated against them. In cross-border matrimonial disputes, such a situation may arise when one spouse initiates divorce proceedings before a foreign court and the other spouse either does not receive effective notice...
Guardianship of a Minor Child in the Context of Paternal Imprisonment: An Analysis of Applicable Laws and the Welfare Principle
Guardianship refers to the legal authority, responsibilities, and duties relating to the care, upbringing, education, and, where applicable, property of a minor. In India, guardianship and custody matters are governed by the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, and applicable personal laws.The present case raises both legal and humanitarian concerns. The mother seeks...
Husband Stopped Supporting You Financially? Know Your Maintenance Rights
Indian marriage is not only a social institution, but it is also a legal one, which entails mutual rights and obligations for both parties. One of the basic duties of marriage is that of the husband in providing for his wife when she is unable to provide for herself. Unfortunately, there are times when a husband ceases to be...
Cancellation of Marriage on the Ground of Fraud: Legal Remedies Available to a Woman Under Indian Law
Marriage, in Indian jurisprudence, is not merely a social or religious institution — it is a legal contract whose validity hinges fundamentally on the free and informed consent of the parties entering it.1 When that consent is vitiated by fraud, the entire foundation of the matrimonial bond is rendered suspect. The question of whether a woman can seek and...
Both My Spouse and I Earn a High Income, Yet Maintenance Is Being Claimed. How Do Courts Determine Spousal Support in Such Situations?
“Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Maintenance or spousal support is a significant part of family law. Its purpose is to prevent a spouse from facing financial difficulties after marital issues, separation, or divorce. Traditionally, maintenance claims were tied to situations where one spouse, usually the wife, had no independent...
Wedding Planner Abandoned Contract & Refusing Full Refund — What Can I Do?
Ms. Priya Mehta is a 29-year-old software professional residing in Pune who got herself engaged for marriage in the month of February 2026. After planning the event almost a year in advance, along with their family members, they hired a professional wedding planner to take care of all the logistics and décor aspects. After conducting thorough research through online...
Worried About Losing Your Child After Divorce? Understand Custody Laws
When Meera decided to get a divorce after eight years of being married, the mere thought did not scare her. It was the question which she faced from her husband during their last fight: “Do you think you will be able to walk out with our son?” Meera is not an isolated case. Many parents in India are afraid of losing...
