Family law · Bengaluru
Family Lawyers in Bangalore for Divorce and Custody
We handle mutual consent and contested divorce, child custody, maintenance and domestic violence cases before the Family Courts in Bengaluru. We give clear, private advice without judgment.
Overview
Family matters handled with care and privacy
Family disputes are personal and stressful. We listen first. We then explain the law, the likely timeline and your options, including settlement and mediation.
We act under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Special Marriage Act, 1954, the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 and other personal laws. We also advise NRIs on family cases in Bengaluru.
What we handle
Our work in this area
These are the matters we see most often. Real cases rarely fit one box, so ask us even if yours looks different.
Divorce
- Mutual consent divorce (Section 13B, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955)
- Contested divorce
- Divorce under the Special Marriage Act, 1954
- NRI and cross-border divorce issues
Children
- Child custody and visitation
- Guardianship petitions
- Relocation and travel with children
Maintenance
- Maintenance under Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)
- Interim maintenance
- Permanent alimony
- Enforcement of maintenance orders
Protection
- Domestic violence cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
- Protection and residence orders
- Defence in related criminal complaints
Other matters
- Restitution of conjugal rights
- Judicial separation
- Annulment of marriage
- Family settlement and mediation
Courts and forums
Where we appear
- Family Courts, Bengaluru
- Magistrate Courts
- Mediation Centres
- High Court of Karnataka
Good to know
Things to know about family cases
Mutual consent divorce
Both spouses must have lived separately for at least one year. The court may waive the six-month waiting period in suitable cases.
Custody depends on the child’s welfare
The court looks at what is best for the child, not only the wishes of the parents.
Maintenance can be claimed early
You can ask for interim maintenance while the main case is pending.
Mediation is encouraged
Family Courts often refer parties to mediation. Many cases settle there.
Contact Base Legal
Phone +91 63660 42792 or +91 81974 06465 · contact@baselegal.in · Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM