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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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