Family Law | DR. Paras Diwan | 14TH Edition | Allahabad Law Agency |
is a diverse field that governs the intricacies of relationships within families. It covers a range of issues, including marriage, divorce, child custody and inheritance. This comprehensive guide aims to explain the aspects such as Hindu law, Muslim law, Christian law, Parsi law and the Special Marriage Act of 1954. Additionally, we will explore the development and highlight its origins and significant milestones.
We will also navigate through the complexities surrounding divorce and financial support under Hindu law, Christian family law practice and recommend some of the that can help you gain more in-depth knowledge. Furthermore, we will examine topics like child custody and support, adoption and guardianship procedures while also discussing remedies available, for victims of domestic violence through protection orders.
Understanding
The Family law in India can also be referred to as matrimonial law, as it covers most of the aspects arising out of a matrimonial relationship. It is one of the broadest branches of civil laws dealing with various legal problems revolving around families in one way or another. It is the foundation of the legal framework dealing with family life in India, and which covers diverse range of issues and rules influencing life of citizens and their families all over the country.
What comes under family law?
Marriage, Divorce and Maintenance :
It serves as an indispensable foundation to the law of family in India, covering most facets of Hindu marriage. In line with this law, there exist details on how marriage ceremonies should be carried out, conditions for a legitimate union, as well as what spouses should do and not to. The act also deals with problems associated with issues of monogamy and polygamy within a Hindu marriage as well as voidable marriages.
The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 plays a role, in guiding the process of divorce. It outlines reasons for divorce such as adultery, cruelty, desertion, conversion, mental illness and more. Additionally, it addresses an aspect of providing support to the dependent spouse during and after divorce proceedings through Section 24.
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