Contested Divorce
Divorce on grounds of cruelty, desertion, adultery, conversion, mental disorder or other grounds under Section 13 HMA / SMA / personal laws.
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Overview
Understanding Contested Divorce
When mutual consent is not possible, divorce must be obtained on statutory grounds. We litigate cases of cruelty (physical, mental, financial), desertion (continuous 2 years), adultery, conversion, and other grounds — through full evidence-based trial in the family court.
What We Cover
Key Highlights
Detailed fact-mapping and ground identification
Petition drafting under Section 13 HMA / SMA / 27 SMA
Interim relief (maintenance pendente lite, custody, residence)
Cross-examination and evidence strategy
Counter-claims and counter-cases (DV, Section 498A defence)
Final decree and execution
Our Process
How We Help You
A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.
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1Pre-litigation
Evidence gathering — communications, medical records, witness identification.
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2Petition & Interim Relief
File petition with applications for interim maintenance, custody and residence.
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3Trial
Examination-in-chief, cross-examination of both sides; documentary evidence.
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4Final Arguments & Decree
Written submissions, oral arguments and final judgment.
FAQs
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you begin
Typically 3–5 years at trial-court level, with appeals it may extend further.
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