Advocate Aayush AgarwalDivorce and separation
Initial review of mutual-consent divorce, contested divorce, judicial separation, annulment, restitution proceedings and settlement terms under the law applicable to the marriage.
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Matrimonial-law consultation with Advocate Aayush Agarwal
A matrimonial dispute can involve personal law, jurisdiction, urgent interim relief, financial records, children’s welfare and more than one proceeding. This page helps individuals and NRIs prepare for an informed, confidential consultation.
Issue-specific support
Matrimonial matters that may require legal review
Maintenance and financial disclosure
Preparation for interim or final maintenance questions, income and expense records, liabilities, dependants, litigation expenses and enforceability of settlement obligations.
Child custody and visitation
Issue mapping for custody, access, parenting arrangements, school and health decisions, relocation, travel permissions and the child’s welfare in pending family proceedings.
Domestic violence and protection
Information about protection, residence, monetary and related remedies, as well as responding to notices or proceedings. Urgent safety concerns should be taken to the appropriate emergency authority.
NRI and cross-border disputes
Review of Indian jurisdiction, overseas addresses, service of documents, foreign proceedings or decrees, travel, remote consultation, authorisations and Indian-court steps.
Court marriage and registration
Information on marriage solemnisation or registration, eligibility, documents, residence and notice requirements under the applicable central and local procedure.
Matrimonial notices and settlement
Drafting or response strategy for notices, chronology preparation, document exchange, without-prejudice discussions, mediation and carefully recorded settlement terms.
Connected criminal or civil proceedings
Coordination where a family dispute overlaps with complaints, bail, residence or property claims, enforcement, appeals or other proceedings. Each forum and remedy must be assessed separately.
A clearer first consultation
How to prepare before discussing the matter
Write a neutral chronology
List key dates: marriage, residence, separation, significant communications, complaints, notices, court dates and any urgent deadline.
Collect core records
Keep marriage, identity, residence, income, asset, liability, children’s and existing case records together. Preserve originals and unedited electronic evidence.
Identify the immediate objective
State whether the priority is safety, a response, interim support, custody access, settlement, filing, enforcement or understanding legal options.
Confirm forum and next step
Do not assume that the nearest court is the correct one. The statute, residence history, prior cases and requested relief can affect jurisdiction.
Location and court coverage
Delhi NCR and India-connected matrimonial consultations
Consultations are available for suitable matters connected with Delhi, Gurugram/Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur, Panipat and other India-connected proceedings. Listing a location does not mean every matter can be accepted; court jurisdiction, conflicts and professional engagement requirements are checked first.
Primary legal sources
Read the governing text, then apply it to the facts
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Covers marriage, restitution, judicial separation, nullity, divorce, jurisdiction, maintenance and custody provisions within its scope.
Official India Code textSpecial Marriage Act, 1954
Provides a civil form of marriage, registration provisions and matrimonial remedies within its statutory scope.
Official India Code textFamily Courts Act, 1984
Provides for Family Courts and includes provisions on jurisdiction, settlement efforts, procedure and appeals.
Official India Code textDomestic Violence Act, 2005
Provides civil protection and related remedies for women affected by domestic violence, subject to the Act and facts.
Official India Code textFrequently asked questions
Practical questions before a matrimonial consultation
What issues can a matrimonial-law consultation cover?
A consultation may cover divorce, judicial separation, annulment, maintenance, custody and visitation, domestic-violence remedies, notices, court marriage, registration and NRI-connected disputes. The facts and applicable law determine the available remedy.
Can an NRI consult without travelling to India?
An initial document review and consultation can usually take place by phone or video. Filing, evidence, signing and personal-appearance requirements must be checked for the particular court and proceeding.
Which documents should be prepared?
Prepare a chronology, marriage record, identity and address documents, relevant communications, financial information, children’s documents, and any notice, complaint, petition or order. Preserve originals and identify urgent dates.
How is the correct court identified?
The governing law, place of marriage, present and former residence, pending cases and requested relief can affect jurisdiction. The correct forum should be confirmed before filing.
Does a free initial consultation guarantee representation?
No. It is an initial discussion. Any representation depends on conflict checks, jurisdiction, capacity, scope and agreed professional terms. No result or timeline is guaranteed.
Private initial enquiry
Request a free initial matrimonial consultation
Share the court or location, a short chronology, the stage of the matter and any urgent date. Do not send confidential or original documents until the channel and scope are confirmed.
Published and reviewed 1 September 2026 · Advocate Aayush Agarwal, LL.B., LL.M. · Bar Council of Delhi enrolment D/6955/2018
Looking for location-specific help?
This page explains the general matrimonial-law issues to prepare for a consultation. For local court and consultation considerations, see matrimonial consultation in Delhi NCR.