Every Matrimonial Matter.
One Specialist Firm.
The Matrimonial Lawyers covers all 10 areas of matrimonial and family law — from contested divorce and child custody to transfer petitions before the Supreme Court of India. This is all we do. And that focus is what sets us apart.
A Firm That Does One Thing — and Does It Exceptionally Well.
The Matrimonial Lawyers is a Delhi-based firm with a singular focus: matrimonial and family law. Every advocate on our team has worked exclusively in this domain. We do not handle commercial disputes, property litigation, or general civil matters — matrimonial law is all we do.
Our practice spans the full lifecycle of a matrimonial dispute — from the first consultation when a relationship is in distress, through litigation at the trial court level, to appeals before the High Court, and to the Supreme Court of India when the matter demands it.
We appear across all Delhi Family Courts, Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad — and for Supreme Court matters, we act for clients across India.
Matrimonial & Family Law —
Full-Spectrum Representation.
Click any area for a comprehensive legal guide — including relevant statutes, recent Supreme Court judgments, the step-by-step procedure, and what to expect.
Contested Divorce
Representation in divorce petitions filed on grounds of cruelty, desertion, adultery, or irretrievable breakdown. Trial court through High Court and Supreme Court.
Full Divorce Law GuideMutual Consent Divorce
Smooth two-motion dissolution under Section 13B HMA or Section 28 SMA when both spouses agree. Covers settlement drafting, 6-month waiver applications, custody, and maintenance terms.
Mutual Divorce ProcessNRI Divorce
Cross-border matrimonial disputes including foreign decree recognition, jurisdictional strategy, NRI mutual and contested divorce, and international custody conflicts. Minimal India travel.
NRI Divorce GuideChild Custody & Guardianship
Sole, joint, and interim custody petitions under the Guardian and Wards Act and Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act — including urgent orders, NRI custody, and international child abduction.
Child Custody GuideMaintenance & Alimony
Claims and defence in maintenance proceedings under Section 125 CrPC/BNSS, Section 24 & 25 HMA, Section 18 HAMA, PWDVA 2005. Interim maintenance secured in 4–10 weeks.
Maintenance Law GuideDomestic Violence
Emergency protection orders, residence rights, monetary relief, and custody orders under the PWDVA 2005. Same-day ex-parte orders available. All six forms of domestic violence addressed.
Domestic Violence GuideDowry Cases
Defence and prosecution in dowry demand and dowry death cases under Sections 304B BNS and Section 113B Evidence Act — including anticipatory bail, quashing applications, and trial defence.
Dowry Cases GuideSection 498A / BNS
Defence in matrimonial cruelty cases — bail applications, High Court quashing petitions under Section 528 BNSS, and trial defence. Also advising complainants on filing and settlement strategy.
498A GuideTransfer Petition
Filing and opposing transfer petitions before the Supreme Court of India under Section 25 CPC and Section 446 BNSS — for both husbands and wives. Pan-India service from Delhi.
Transfer Petition GuideBail in Matrimonial Cases
Regular bail, anticipatory bail, and bail modification in matrimonial criminal matters — 498A, domestic violence, dowry cases — before Sessions Courts, Delhi High Court, and Supreme Court.
Bail Applications GuideCourt Marriage
Registration of marriages under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 — ideal for interfaith and inter-caste couples seeking a civil marriage independent of personal law. Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram.
Court Marriage GuideWill Drafting
Drafting and registration of Wills under the Indian Succession Act — especially relevant in matrimonial contexts involving property division, second marriages, and blended family inheritance.
Will Drafting GuideLegal Documentation
Drafting of matrimonial agreements, separation deeds, consent terms, MOU for settlement, and affidavits — accurately worded to protect your interests and enforceable before Indian courts.
Documentation ServicesOur Approach to Matrimonial Litigation
Matrimonial disputes are different from commercial litigation — the stakes are personal, the timelines are long, and the emotional cost is real. Our approach reflects that reality at every stage.
Detailed First Consultation — No Rushed Advice
The first consultation is free and unhurried. We listen to the full facts, identify the legal issues, and map realistic options — including outcomes you may not want to hear. Honest advice at the start prevents costly course-corrections later.
Strategy Before Filing
In matrimonial matters, what you file first — and where — can determine the entire trajectory of the case. We analyse jurisdictional advantages, forum selection, and timing before recommending any first move.
Regular, Plain-Language Updates
Clients receive hearing-by-hearing updates in plain language. You always know where your case stands. We do not send form-letter updates — every communication is specific to your matter.
Mediation and Settlement Where Appropriate
Litigation should be the means, not the goal. Where a negotiated settlement serves your interests better than a contested trial, we advise you candidly — and help structure terms that protect you long-term.
Full Appellate & Supreme Court Capability
When trial court orders need to be challenged — or defended — our team handles the full appellate chain: First Appeal, Revision, Writ Petition, and Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court of India.
We Represent All Sides. Across All of India.
Delhi & NCR Residents
All five Delhi family courts, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Noida courts — personal appearances at every hearing, with updates after each.
NRI & Overseas Clients
Indian matrimonial law advice and court representation even when you are abroad. Video consultations, minimal India travel, Power of Attorney managed.
Pan-India Clients
For transfer petitions and Supreme Court SLPs, we represent clients from any state in India — your location does not affect our ability to act.
Both Petitioners & Respondents
We represent both sides in all practice areas — those initiating proceedings and those defending them. Every client gets the same strategic rigour.
Frequently Asked Questions
The firm handles the full range of matrimonial and family law matters: contested and mutual consent divorce, child custody and visitation rights, maintenance under Section 125 CrPC/BNSS and Section 24 HMA, domestic violence under PWDVA 2005, 498A IPC/BNS defence and prosecution, dowry cases, transfer petitions before the Supreme Court, NRI divorce, bail applications in matrimonial criminal cases, court marriages, will drafting, and legal documentation — 13 practice areas in total.
The firm practises before the Supreme Court of India (for transfer petitions and SLPs), the Delhi High Court, and all Delhi Family and District Courts — Saket Family Court, Dwarka Court, Karkardooma Court, Rohini Court, Patiala House Court, and Tis Hazari Courts. The firm also handles matters in Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar District Court), Gurugram, and Faridabad.
Yes. For Supreme Court matters — transfer petitions and Special Leave Petitions — the firm acts for clients across India regardless of location. Many initial consultations and peripheral hearings can be managed remotely. For NRI clients abroad, we advise on the Indian legal dimensions of cross-border matrimonial disputes and can represent you in Indian courts when you are not present.
Mutual consent divorce requires both spouses to agree on dissolution and all ancillary terms — maintenance, custody, property. It is filed under Section 13B HMA or Section 28 SMA and typically resolved in 6 to 18 months (or 3–6 months with a cooling-off waiver). Contested divorce is filed when one spouse is unwilling or when there is a genuine dispute about grounds or terms. It involves a full trial process and can take 2–6 years depending on the forum and the issues contested.
A transfer petition is needed when a matrimonial case is pending in a court in one state and a party wants it moved to a court in a different state. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction under Section 25 CPC for civil cases (divorce, custody, maintenance) and Section 446 BNSS for criminal matters (498A, domestic violence). If both courts are within the same state, the High Court is the correct forum under Section 24 CPC or Section 447 BNSS.
Call +91-8076836899, email info@thematrimoniallawyers.com, or use the contact form on any page. Initial consultations are free. The office is at O-11A Basement, Jangpura Extension, New Delhi – 110014. For NRI clients or those outside Delhi, consultations are available by phone, WhatsApp, or video call.