Family Lawyers in Chandigarh

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(Know about our family law practice, and family law legal practitioners – advocates & lawyers in Chandigarh, fields of interest, region, steps of retention and procedure.)

What is Family Law?

India is a land of diversity – of different religions, beliefs and faiths. Currently, in the absence of the Uniform Civil Code, aspects relating to the family such as marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, succession, etc., are regulated and governed by different sets of personal laws such as the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, Muslim personal laws, Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act 1869, Special Marriage Act 1954, Guardians & Wards Act 1890, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956, Hindu Succession Act 1956, Indian Succession Act 1925, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.

About Our Family Lawyers in Chandigarh

B&B Associates LLP is a renowned law firm in family law specialty. The firm is accredited for extending sound and accurate legal advice, and proactive representation to help clients reach justice. Family law matters are intricate and sensitive and require deep indulgence of nothing short of profound lawyers to be able to sail a client through the phase of difficulty while availing the best possible legal recourse. B&B’s incredible rate of success in family law matters can be credited to its team of seasoned family law advocates in Chandigarh. 

The lawyers of B&B are frequently invited to national and international forums to consult and seek advice and opinion related to legislation and policy making. At B&B the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion is maintained while extending legal services. The firm benefits from its experience of more than 5 decades and dealing in countless family law matters. Listed among top divorce lawyers in Chandigarh, we are highly sought for documented reconciliation, mediation and settlement, legal representation, court process – be it mutual or contested divorce, and other matters related to family such as adoption, guardianship, inheritance, and succession.

Services Offered By B&B Associates LLP’s Family Lawyers

Steps to Retain B&B Associates LLP

1. Reserve appointment

• Explain your matter by filling the form above and wait for a revert. If the matter needs urgent intervention, call us at +91-7710777770.

2. Consult

• Carry all the relevant documents on the date of appointment.
• Truthfully and fearlessly depose to avail right guidance.
• Know your right recourse and follow the advice.

3. Retain

• Discuss the scope of retention.
• Submit documents and detailed narration.
• Discuss important points of concern.
• Discuss recourse, pleadings, and arguments

Why Do Clients Choose B&B Associates LLP For Family Matter Lawyers In Chandigarh?

B&B Associates LLP – Chandigarh is a name to reckon with. The firm serves domestic and international clients with similar quality orientation. The law office boasts of over 5 decades of law practice and has a reliable team of lawyers for family law-related issues. Abreast and specific counselling from experienced family lawyers who provide proactive, effective, and practical advice and solutions. The law firm deploys modern management techniques to ensure that every case gets sufficient time and attention and lawsuits are perfectly handled. Clients prefer B&B because of the quality of services, transparent and ethical dealings, exhaustive experience, 100% genuine advice and services, and because at B&B there is accountability and experienced lawyers argue their cases themselves.

Our Team of Divorce Lawyers & Family Law Advocates in Chandigarh

• Mrs. Savita Bhandari – Founding Partner.
• Dr. Rohit Samhotra – Sr. Associate
• Mr. Ambransh Bhandari – Managing Partner
• Mr. Paras Chugh – Sr. Associate & Head Legal Research
• Mr. Sunny Menghi – Sr. Associate
• Ms. Anjali Bisht – Sr. Associate

While all above named counsels are well-versed in Family law, the above names are arranged in seniority of their position in the firm.

Golden Rules

**We deject unethical and immoral practices, and reserve our rights of extending legal services only to a select clientele which exhibits civility, faith in law, sound moral footing, and good conscience. Our legal counsels defend the ones who have falsely been implicated, and prosecute for those who have actually been victimized – in either case, our counsels reserve their right of exercising discretion in accepting or rejecting a brief/ lawsuit

FAQs (Related to the Family Law)

1. Can a spouse file for divorce within one year of Hindu marriage?

One can file for divorce only after completion of 1 year of marriage as per the Hindu Marriage Act.

2. What is the limitation for filing for annulment?

The limitation for filing the annulment is one year from the date of knowledge.

3. Where can one file for divorce?

Divorce can be filed at:

a. your marriage ceremony took place, or
b. you last resided with your spouse, or
c. Your spouse is residing at the time of filing for divorce.

4. What are the various grounds for divorce?

a. Adultery
b. Cruelty
c. Desertion
d. Renunciation
e. Not heard alive for 7 years
f. Conversion
g. Mental Disorder
h. Venereal diseases

5. What is mutual consent divorce?

Where parties to marriage mutually agree on all terms and conditions of divorce which might include maintenance, child custody, alimony, disposal of properties, etc.

6. In case of an Indian citizen married to an NRI where to file divorce?

The Indian citizen can file a divorce in the appropriate foreign court and in India, it can be filed in any district family court at the following places:
a. The place you last resided in India
b. Place of marriage
c. Place where your spouse is residing at the time of filing the divorce

7. What is a Will?

Will is a legal declaration of the intention of a testator with respect to his property, which he desires to be carried into effect after his death.

8. What are the essential characteristics of a valid Will?

a. It must be envisioned to take effect after the death of the testator; and
b. It must be revocable by the testator at any time.

9. What is Adoption?

Adoption means the process through which the adopted child is permanently separated from his biological parents and becomes the lawful child of the adoptive parents with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities that are attached to a biological child.

10. Who can be adopted?

A child can be adopted if s/he is:
a. An orphan, abandoned or surrendered child who has been declared legally free for adoption by the Child Welfare Committee.
b. A child of a relative (a relative means the child’s paternal uncle or aunt, a maternal uncle or aunt or paternal and maternal grandparents)
c. A child or children of a spouse from earlier marriage surrendered by the biological parent(s) for adoption by the step-parent.

11. Can a single male adopt a girl child?

Yes, single parents can adopt. A single male can adopt a boy but not a girl and vice versa.

12. Can a person of any religion or caste adopt?

Yes, there are no restrictions based on caste or religion under the Juvenile Act 2015.