THAPAR AND ASSOCIATES LAW FIRM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Divorce & Family Law

Who is the best divorce lawyer in Mumbai and across India?

Thapar & Associates Law Firm is recognized among the best divorce lawyers in Mumbai and all over India, specializing in contested divorce, mutual consent divorce, child custody, alimony, and domestic violence cases.

How long does a contested divorce take in India?

A contested divorce in India can take 2 to 5 years depending on complexity and court workload. Our experienced lawyers work to minimize delays and achieve faster outcomes.

Yes. We prepare and file mutual consent divorce petitions across India, ensuring smooth settlements and timely completion.

Do you handle child custody disputes in India?

Yes. Our family lawyers represent parents in custody, guardianship, and visitation rights cases across India.

Victims of domestic violence can seek protection orders, residence rights, maintenance, and compensation. We represent clients in such cases across India.

Do you defend clients in false 498A dowry harassment cases?

Yes. We defend clients across India against false 498A cases by filing anticipatory bail, quashing FIRs, and contesting false evidence.

Can interim maintenance be claimed during divorce?

Yes. Interim maintenance can be claimed under Section 125 CrPC or Hindu Marriage Act. We assist in filing and defending such applications.

Do you represent husbands in false cruelty allegations?

Yes. We represent husbands across India against false allegations of cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

Can divorce be filed on grounds of desertion?

Yes. Desertion for more than two years is a valid ground for divorce in India. We handle such cases across family courts in India.

What is annulment of marriage and do you handle such cases?

Annulment is declaring a marriage void due to fraud, impotence, or other legal grounds. We represent clients in annulment cases across India.

Can divorce petitions be filed online in India?

Yes. Many courts in India allow e-filing of divorce petitions. We assist clients with both online and offline filings.

Do you handle interfaith and inter-caste divorce cases?

Yes. We handle divorces under the Special Marriage Act and other laws for interfaith and inter-caste couples across India.

Do you assist in alimony negotiations?

Yes. We negotiate one-time settlements and long-term alimony claims for clients across India.

Do you handle live-in relationship disputes?

Yes. We represent clients in maintenance and domestic violence cases arising from live-in relationships across India.

Do you handle divorce for Muslims under Sharia law?

Yes. We represent Muslim clients across India under Sharia law and Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act provisions.

NRI Divorce

Do you handle NRI divorce cases filed in India?

Yes. We specialize in NRI divorce petitions in India, representing clients abroad through Power of Attorney and online consultation.

Can your firm handle NRI divorce cases filed abroad?

Yes. We coordinate with foreign lawyers and Indian courts to enforce or challenge divorce decrees obtained abroad.

Do you assist NRIs with child custody disputes in India?

Yes. We represent NRIs in custody cases involving children located in India, filing guardianship and visitation petitions.

Can an NRI appoint your firm through Power of Attorney?

Yes. NRIs can appoint us using an apostilled or notarized Power of Attorney for divorce, property, or inheritance cases.

Do you provide online consultations for NRIs?

Yes. We provide consultations via Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, and email for NRI clients across the globe.

Can you help NRIs defend against false cases in India?

Yes. We defend NRI clients in false 498A, DV, and property cases filed in Indian courts.

Do you represent NRIs in maintenance and alimony disputes?

Yes. We represent both NRI husbands and wives in maintenance and alimony claims across India.

Do you handle international child custody disputes?

Yes. We handle cross-border custody disputes involving parents in different countries and children in India.

Can you enforce foreign divorce decrees in India?

Yes. We assist in enforcing valid foreign divorce decrees in India, subject to Indian legal requirements.

Property Disputes

Which is the best law firm in India for property disputes?

Thapar & Associates Law Firm is among the best property lawyers in India, handling tenancy disputes, redevelopment cases, illegal possession, and title verification.

Do you handle tenancy eviction cases across India?

Yes. We represent landlords and tenants in eviction suits, rent deposit disputes, and rental agreement enforcement across India.

Can you help in partition of ancestral property?

Yes. We file partition suits and family settlement agreements for ancestral property disputes across Indian courts.

Do you handle illegal possession of property cases?

Yes. We file suits for recovery of possession and defend clients against unlawful encroachment across India.

Do you represent clients in land acquisition disputes?

Yes. We represent landowners and developers in land acquisition compensation, disputes, and appeals across India.

Redevelopment

Do you assist with redevelopment disputes in Mumbai and India?

Yes. We represent housing societies, shop owners, and developers in redevelopment disputes across Mumbai and other states of India.

Can you draft redevelopment agreements for societies?

Yes. Our property lawyers draft and review redevelopment agreements, ensuring member rights are protected.

Do you represent tenants in slum redevelopment projects?

Yes. We represent slum dwellers and tenants under DCR 33(10) and 33(20) redevelopment schemes across Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Can you help societies remove defaulting builders?

Yes. We represent housing societies in terminating builder contracts and appointing new developers in redevelopment projects.

Do you provide title verification before property purchase?

Yes. We conduct due diligence, verify title documents, and check encumbrances before property purchases across India.

Tenancy & Housing Society

Do you handle disputes between tenants and landlords?

Yes. We represent both landlords and tenants in disputes over eviction, deposits, and maintenance across Indian cities.

Do you assist with housing society disputes?

Yes. We handle disputes related to society elections, maintenance dues, redevelopment, and by-laws across Maharashtra and India.

Do you provide urgent stay orders in property cases?

Yes. We obtain urgent stay orders to prevent illegal demolition, encroachment, or possession disputes across India.

Goa & Portuguese Property Matters

Do you handle property disputes of Portuguese citizens in Goa?

Yes. We represent Portuguese citizens in Goa property disputes, including partition, tenancy, and redevelopment issues.

Can Portuguese citizens claim ancestral property in Goa?

Yes. Portuguese citizens can claim ancestral property in Goa under Portuguese Civil Code. We provide end-to-end legal assistance.

Do you assist Portuguese citizens with succession and probate in Goa?

Yes. We represent Portuguese nationals in succession, inheritance, and probate proceedings under Goa’s unique laws.

Can NRIs of Portuguese origin sell property in Goa?

Yes. We assist NRIs of Portuguese origin in selling or transferring property in Goa with proper legal compliance.

Do you provide property registration services for Portuguese citizens in Goa?

Yes. We handle purchase, sale, and registration of property in Goa for Portuguese citizens under local laws.

General Property Queries

Do you help NRIs resolve property disputes in India?

Yes. Our NRI property lawyers represent clients in inheritance, tenancy, redevelopment, and illegal possession disputes across India.

Do you assist with agricultural land disputes?

Yes. We represent landowners and farmers in disputes related to agricultural land use, ownership, and sale restrictions across India.

Do you handle builder-buyer disputes?

Yes. We represent homebuyers in RERA cases, delayed possession, refund claims, and defective construction disputes across India.

Do you represent clients in property fraud cases?

Yes. We represent clients across India in cases of property fraud, illegal registration, and forged documents.

Do you provide services for stamp duty and registration disputes?

Yes. We assist with under-stamping, delayed registration, and disputes arising under state stamp duty laws across India.

Probate, Wills & Succession

Do you handle probate of wills across India?

Yes. Our probate lawyers handle probate of wills and succession certificates in High Courts and District Courts across India.

What is the difference between probate and succession certificate?

Probate confirms the validity of a will, while a succession certificate is issued when there is no will. We assist clients with both across India.

Do you assist NRIs in inheritance disputes in India?

Yes. We represent NRIs in inheritance disputes across India, including recovery of ancestral property and estate administration.

Can you draft wills for Indian citizens and NRIs?

Yes. We draft legally sound wills for Indian residents and NRIs, ensuring smooth transfer of assets.

Do you handle family settlement agreements?

Yes. We prepare and execute family settlement agreements to avoid litigation and ensure peaceful property division.

Do you assist with cross-border probate cases?

Yes. We represent NRIs in cross-border probate cases, especially involving assets in India and abroad.

Do you provide services for succession planning?

Yes. We provide succession planning for business families and individuals to ensure dispute-free transfer of wealth.

Do you handle Hindu Succession Act cases?

Yes. We represent clients in inheritance disputes under the Hindu Succession Act across India.

Do you provide urgent probate and succession services?

Yes. We file urgent applications for probate and succession certificates to safeguard client interests.

Do you represent clients in will disputes?

Yes. We contest and defend wills in Indian courts, handling forgery, undue influence, and validity challenges.

Can you assist with estate administration?

Yes. We assist executors and beneficiaries with estate administration, asset distribution, and compliance across India.

Do you handle probate for properties in Mumbai and Goa?

Yes. We regularly handle probate and succession cases in Mumbai, Goa, and other jurisdictions in India.

Do you handle succession disputes among siblings?

Yes. We represent siblings in succession disputes, ensuring fair division of property and assets.

Do you assist in drafting living wills?

Yes. We draft living wills and advance medical directives in compliance with Indian laws.

Do you provide probate services for NRI-owned property?

Yes. We obtain probate and succession certificates for properties owned by NRIs in India.

Corporate & Business Law

Yes. We represent companies across India in compliance, contract drafting, arbitration, and shareholder disputes.

Do you handle business contract disputes?

Yes. We represent clients in breach of contract, supply disputes, and enforcement of agreements.

Yes. We guide startups in company formation, regulatory compliance, contracts, and intellectual property.

Do you handle arbitration and mediation cases?

Yes. We represent businesses and individuals in arbitration and mediation across India.

Yes. We assist exporters, importers, and traders in recovering dues through arbitration and litigation.

Do you handle insolvency and bankruptcy cases?

Yes. We represent creditors and debtors in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings under IBC across India.

Do you assist with partnership and shareholder disputes?

Yes. We handle disputes between partners, shareholders, and directors in businesses across India.

Do you handle intellectual property cases?

Yes. We handle trademark registration, copyright issues, and IP infringement cases across India.

Yes. We conduct legal audits and compliance checks for companies across sectors in India.

Do you represent clients in cross-border business disputes?

Yes. We represent clients in international trade disputes, arbitration, and cross-border contract enforcement.

Urgent Legal Help

Yes. We handle urgent cases like stay orders, injunctions, interim custody, and domestic violence matters across India.

Can you file urgent stay orders in property disputes?

Yes. We file urgent stay orders across India to protect clients against illegal possession, demolition, or redevelopment.

Do you handle urgent child custody matters?

Yes. We represent parents in urgent interim custody and visitation cases across India.

Can you help with urgent domestic violence protection?

Yes. We obtain immediate protection orders and residence rights for victims of domestic violence across India.

Do you provide urgent bail applications in family disputes?

Yes. We file urgent anticipatory and regular bail applications in 498A, dowry, and family-related criminal matters across India.

General FAQs

How can I book a consultation with Thapar & Associates Law Firm?

You can book a consultation anywhere in India by calling +91 9619176351, emailing muktaone@ymail.com, or visiting www.thaparandassociateslawfirm.com.

Do you provide online consultations?

Yes. We provide consultations via Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp, and email for clients in India and abroad.

Do you represent clients all over India?

Yes. We represent clients across India in divorce, property, probate, corporate, and NRI matters.

Do you handle NRI matters in India?

Yes. We specialize in NRI divorce, property disputes, succession, and inheritance cases across India.

What are your consultation fees?

Our consultation fees depend on the case type and urgency. We provide flexible packages for clients across India and abroad.

Extra NRI/Property Queries

Do you handle cross-border inheritance disputes?

Yes. We represent NRIs and foreign citizens in cross-border inheritance disputes involving property in India.

Do you assist NRIs in selling property in India?

Yes. We assist NRIs with property sale, registration, and taxation compliance across India.

Do you handle builder-buyer disputes under RERA?

Yes. We represent clients in RERA cases for delayed possession, refund claims, and builder defaults.

Do you assist with agricultural land ownership disputes?

Yes. We represent clients in disputes regarding sale, tenancy, and ceiling laws for agricultural lands across India.

Do you provide property due diligence for NRIs?

Yes. We conduct due diligence and title verification for NRIs purchasing or selling property in India.

More General Queries

Do you assist in succession planning for business families?

Yes. We draft succession plans and family arrangements for business families across India.

Do you represent clients in workplace harassment cases?

Yes. We represent employees in harassment, wrongful termination, and delayed salary disputes across India.

Do you provide arbitration and mediation services?

Yes. We provide arbitration and mediation services across India for commercial, family, and property disputes.

Do you represent clients in High Courts and Supreme Court?

Yes. We represent clients in District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.

Do you assist with NRIs obtaining succession certificates?

Yes. We file succession certificate applications for NRIs in Indian courts to claim movable and immovable assets.

Final Set of FAQs

Do you handle tenancy disputes for commercial properties?

Yes. We represent clients in commercial tenancy disputes, including eviction, deposits, and agreement enforcement.

Do you assist with company incorporation in India?

Yes. We assist startups and businesses with incorporation, registration, and compliance.

Do you help with GST and tax disputes?

Yes. We represent clients in GST, income tax, and commercial tax disputes across India.

Do you provide intellectual property protection?

Yes. We provide trademark, copyright, and intellectual property protection services across India.

Yes. We offer annual and long-term retainer packages for families and businesses requiring ongoing legal support.

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