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Family Law & Matrimonial Disputes

Learn family law covering Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, divorce, maintenance, custody, and domestic violence.

Adv. Meera Joshi14 hrs1,156 students
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About This Course

This comprehensive course covers all aspects of family law in India, including personal laws governing marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, and succession across different communities. It provides both theoretical understanding and practical skills needed for family law practice.

The curriculum addresses Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, Muslim personal laws, Christian Marriage Act, and the uniform provisions under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. Each topic is taught with reference to landmark judgments and recent legal developments.

Special emphasis is placed on sensitive handling of family disputes, mediation in matrimonial cases, and the welfare principle in child custody matters. The course includes practical modules on drafting petitions and calculating maintenance amounts.

What You Will Learn

Understand marriage laws across different personal laws
Handle divorce petitions (contested and mutual consent)
Calculate and claim maintenance under various statutes
Navigate child custody and guardianship proceedings
Apply the Domestic Violence Act effectively
Draft family law petitions and settlement agreements

Prerequisites

  • No prior family law knowledge required
  • Basic understanding of Indian legal system

Who Is This Course For?

  • Advocates starting family law practice
  • Law students interested in family law
  • NGO workers handling family disputes
  • Mediators in matrimonial cases
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This course includes:

  • 14 hrs of video content
  • 15 lessons across 4 modules
  • Certificate of completion
  • Lifetime access
  • Mobile & desktop access
  • Downloadable resources
  • Beginner level