Family lawyer services in India
A family lawyer helps with divorce, child custody, maintenance, domestic violence, adoption, guardianship and family property. VIVS Legal takes all of these matters, for Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Parsi families and under the Special Marriage Act, and also for NRI families across countries.
Our work is led by Adv. Swanand Pandit, Advocate, High Court of Bombay. We start with where things stand and what your options are, including mediation and settlement where they are safe and sensible.
Last updated 8 November 2026 · VIVS Legal, Sanpada-Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Legal lead: Adv. Swanand Pandit, Advocate, High Court of Bombay
- Matters
- Divorce, custody, maintenance, domestic violence, adoption, guardianship, NRI family disputes
- Personal laws
- Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, Special Marriage Act
- Mediation
- Yes, where appropriate
- Who leads
- Adv. Swanand Pandit
- Where
- Sanpada-Vashi office, Navi Mumbai; other cities on request, in person or online as the court allows
- Fees
- Contact us
On this page
What family matters do you handle?
| Matter | What it covers | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | Mutual consent and contested, in India and for NRIs | Divorce lawyer India |
| Child custody | Custody, visitation, relocation, cross-border disputes | Child custody |
| Maintenance | Spouse, children and parents; interim and final | Maintenance |
| Domestic violence | Protection, residence, money and custody orders | Domestic violence |
| Guardianship | Minors, property of minors, adults who cannot decide | Guardianship |
| Adoption | Hindu law and Juvenile Justice Act routes, NRI adoption | Adoption |
| NRI matters | Divorce, custody and foreign orders | NRI divorce lawyer |
| Family property | Settlements, partition, wills | Family settlement deed |
Which law applies to your family?
| Community | Main law |
|---|---|
| Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh | Hindu Marriage Act 1955, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956 |
| Muslim | Muslim personal law, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939, Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act 1986 |
| Christian | Indian Divorce Act 1869 |
| Parsi | Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act 1936 |
| Inter-faith or civil marriage | Special Marriage Act 1954 |
| Everyone | Guardians and Wards Act 1890, Domestic Violence Act 2005, section 144 of the BNSS 2023, Juvenile Justice Act 2015 |
These can overlap, and the state you live in can affect which forum hears the case. Certain state laws may also apply, so check before filing.
Do you offer mediation or settlement?
Yes, where it is safe. Section 9 of the Family Courts Act 1984 asks the court to try for a settlement first, and many courts refer parties to mediation. An agreed outcome is usually quicker and more private, especially when children are involved.
Mediation is not suitable in every case. Where there is violence or fear, the first step is protection. We will not push you to sit across a table from someone you are afraid of.
Documents to bring
- Marriage certificate, or other proof of the marriage.
- Children's birth certificates and school records.
- Income proof of both sides; in maintenance claims both file an affidavit of assets and liabilities (Rajnesh v Neha, 2020).
- Any complaint, notice or court order already issued.
What decides the fee
- Agreed terms or a contested case.
- Interim applications along the way.
- How many hearings the case takes.
- A party abroad: service outside India, video hearings, a power of attorney.
- Court fees and stamp paper, paid at actuals.
We quote in writing once we have seen the papers. Call +91 8291849797 or book a consultation.
Which cities do you work in?
Our office is at Office 219, Haware Intelligentia Business Park, Sector 24, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400703. We take family matters in other cities too, including Delhi. Tell us the city and court when you first contact us, and we will confirm how the matter will be handled, in person or through online hearings where the court allows them.
Clients abroad can work with us by video and email. Call +91 8291849797 or +91 9167710454, or use the contact page. Everything you share is treated in confidence.
This page is general information, not legal advice. If you or a child are in immediate danger, call 112 first. Every family's facts differ, and the law can change, so we check the current position on your matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please contact us. Fees depend on the type of case, the court and how much work is involved. We confirm them once we understand the matter.
We are a general law firm with a family law practice, alongside our property, banking and NRI work.
Yes. We take matters under all personal laws and under the Special Marriage Act.
Yes. We work with clients abroad and can coordinate with their overseas lawyer on cross-border questions.
Often yes, at least in part. Some outcomes, such as a divorce or an adoption order, still need an authority to make the order, but mediation can settle the terms.
Usually a Family Court where one exists, or otherwise a district court. Domestic violence applications go to a Magistrate. Adoption orders under the Juvenile Justice Act are made by the District Magistrate.
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