Family Law
Family Law
Sensitive Counsel in the Most Personal Matters
Family legal matters — divorce, custody, inheritance disputes, and domestic arrangements — are among the most personal and emotionally demanding situations a client can face. SIRI Law LLP provides strategic legal representation with discretion, empathy, and a clear focus on protecting your interests and those of your family.
Overview
Legal Clarity When Families Face Difficult Decisions
Family law in India spans multiple personal law systems — Hindu law, Muslim law, and the Special Marriage Act — alongside court-specific procedures in family courts, high courts, and guardianship courts.
SIRI Law LLP’s family law practice handles matters from uncontested divorces to complex contested proceedings involving high-value asset division, international child custody, and inheritance disputes. All family matters are handled with absolute confidentiality.
Digital Asset Division in Family Disputes
Cryptocurrency, NFTs & AI Assets in Divorce
Digital assets — cryptocurrency holdings, NFTs, AI-generated intellectual property, and equity in digital businesses — are appearing with increasing frequency in high-value family disputes.
We advise on forensic tracing of digital assets, valuation methodologies, and legal frameworks for division in matrimonial proceedings.
Services Offered
What We Handle
- Divorce — contested and uncontested (mutual consent)
- Maintenance and alimony — applications and enforcement
- Child custody and visitation — residence, access orders
- Guardianship applications — minors and dependent adults
- Adoption — legal process and court representation
- Domestic violence matters — protection orders, DV Act
- Inheritance — succession disputes, will probate, intestacy
- Family settlements — negotiation, documentation, court approval
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreement advisory
- HUF partition and Karta disputes
- Digital asset division — cryptocurrency, AI-IP in matrimonial proceedings
- NRI matrimonial matters — international dimensions
Client Benefits
Why Clients Choose SIRI Law LLP
Confidentiality Guaranteed
Family matters are handled with absolute discretion. No information leaves our office without your explicit consent.
Resolution First
We explore mediation and negotiated settlement at every stage — both because it is typically better for families and less expensive than contested proceedings.
Child-Centric Approach
In custody matters, we advise with the child’s welfare as the primary consideration — which is also the legal standard courts apply.
Specialist Family Lawyers
Family law is handled exclusively by attorneys with dedicated family court practice — not generalists handling occasional family matters.
Representative Matters
Typical Engagements
All matters described generically to protect client confidentiality.
Contested Divorce – High Value
Represented a spouse in a contested divorce involving significant matrimonial assets including property, company equity, and investments. Achieved a negotiated settlement preserving the client’s share and avoiding several years of contested proceedings.
International Child Custody
Advised an Indian parent in an international custody dispute — navigating The Hague Convention dimensions and High Court proceedings.
Will Probate and Succession Dispute
Managed the probate of a Will involving disputed bequests — successfully defending the Will’s validity before the High Court after a challenge by disappointed beneficiaries.
Cryptocurrency Division
Advised in a divorce involving significant undisclosed cryptocurrency holdings — using forensic blockchain analysis to establish the asset base and legal framework for division.
What to Expect
Client Outcomes
Clarity on Your Legal Position
At the first consultation, we provide a clear assessment of your legal rights, options, and realistic outcomes — so you make informed decisions from the outset.
Agreements That Hold
Settlement agreements we draft are structured to minimise future disputes and are enforceable under court order where appropriate.
Child Arrangements That Work
Custody and visitation orders we negotiate are practical, child-focused, and clearly drafted to reduce ambiguity and future conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a mutual consent divorce take in India?
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, mutual consent divorce requires filing a joint petition, a 6-month waiting period (which may be waived in appropriate cases), and a second motion. Total process typically takes 6–18 months. We advise on documentation and manage the court process.
Who decides child custody in Indian courts?
Family courts apply the paramount welfare of the child as the overriding principle — considering the child’s age, relationship with each parent, stability of each household, and the child’s own wishes depending on age. Neither parent has an automatic superior right.
Can digital assets be traced and divided in divorce proceedings?
Yes. Cryptocurrency and digital asset holdings can be subject to disclosure obligations in matrimonial proceedings. Forensic blockchain analysis can trace holdings even where a spouse has attempted to conceal them. We work with forensic experts to establish digital asset inventories.
We Are Here to Help You Through This
All consultations are confidential. We will listen, advise, and protect your interests with discretion.
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