Legal Assistance in Family & Matrimonial Disputes
Family and matrimonial disputes can involve deeply personal circumstances and may require careful consideration of the applicable law, facts and interests of all concerned. Saral Legal Solutions provides legal advice, drafting and representation in appropriate family and matrimonial matters.
DIVORCE
Divorce proceedings may be governed by different personal laws depending upon the parties and circumstances of the marriage.
Contested Divorce
A contested divorce is a proceeding where one spouse seeks dissolution of marriage on grounds recognised by the applicable law.
We assist with:
- Assessment of the circumstances and applicable legal grounds
- Drafting and filing of divorce petitions
- Replies and other pleadings
- Representation before the appropriate court
- Related matrimonial proceedings
Mutual Consent Divorce
Where both spouses agree to dissolve their marriage, they may jointly approach the appropriate court for divorce by mutual consent, subject to the requirements of the applicable law.
We assist with:
- Preparation of the mutual consent petition
- Documentation and pleadings
- First and subsequent motions
- Representation before the appropriate court
- Related matrimonial arrangements and proceedings
RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS
Restitution of Conjugal Rights is a legal remedy available in appropriate circumstances where one spouse has withdrawn from the society of the other without reasonable cause.
Legal assistance may include:
- Assessment of the circumstances
- Advice regarding the available remedy
- Drafting and filing of the petition
- Representation before the appropriate court
- Assistance in related matrimonial proceedings
CHILD CUSTODY
Child custody matters require consideration of the circumstances of the child and the applicable legal framework.
Applications concerning custody and guardianship may be made before the appropriate court, with the welfare of the child being an important consideration.
We assist with:
- Custody proceedings
- Guardianship matters
- Preparation of applications and supporting documents
- Representation before the appropriate court
- Related family-law proceedings
MAINTENANCE & ALLOWANCE
Maintenance proceedings may arise where a spouse, child or parent is unable to maintain themselves and the applicable law provides a remedy.
We assist with:
- Maintenance claims
- Interim maintenance proceedings
- Applications relating to maintenance of spouse and children
- Representation in maintenance proceedings
- Related matrimonial and family-law matters
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & MATRIMONIAL CRIMINAL MATTERS
Legal proceedings arising from domestic violence, cruelty or harassment may involve both protective and criminal-law remedies.
We assist with appropriate proceedings relating to:
- Domestic violence
- Cruelty
- Matrimonial disputes involving criminal allegations
- Applications for appropriate protection and relief
- Related criminal proceedings
HOW WE ASSIST
01 — UNDERSTAND
We begin by understanding the circumstances, concerns and documents relating to the matter.
02 — ASSESS
We examine the applicable legal provisions and available remedies.
03 — PREPARE
Where appropriate, we assist with petitions, applications, replies and other legal documents.
04 — REPRESENT
We provide representation in the relevant proceedings in accordance with the scope of engagement.
HAVE A FAMILY OR MATRIMONIAL MATTER?
Every family dispute has its own circumstances and legal considerations. Discuss your matter with us to understand the available legal remedies and the appropriate next step.