Family Law · Divorce
Best Divorce Lawyer in Delhi
Samvid Law Chambers is a boutique matrimonial and family law practice representing clients in mutual consent and contested divorces, maintenance and alimony, child custody, guardianship and NRI matrimonial disputes — before the Family Courts at Saket, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka, Patiala House and Tis Hazari, and on appeal before the Delhi High Court.
Why Samvid Law Chambers
The right counsel for a decision this personal
A divorce is rarely just a legal proceeding — it is a decision about children, finances, dignity and years of life. Our matrimonial practice combines courtroom sharpness with the calm and discretion this area of law demands. We advise clearly, negotiate seriously, and litigate hard only when it protects your position.
Mutual Consent Divorce
End-to-end handling under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act — first and second motion, settlement drafting, 6-month waiver applications where the facts permit, and quick conclusion before the Family Court.
Contested Divorce
Petitions on cruelty, desertion, adultery, mental disorder and irretrievable breakdown grounds. Careful evidence-building, examination-in-chief and cross-examination by senior counsel who try their own matters.
Maintenance & Alimony
Interim maintenance under Section 24 HMA, permanent alimony under Section 25, and Section 125 CrPC / 144 BNSS petitions. Kusum Sharma income-affidavit compliance done rigorously — for claimants and respondents.
Child Custody & Guardianship
Custody petitions under the Guardians and Wards Act, visitation schedules, guardianship certificates, and inter-parental disputes. Welfare-of-the-child framing at every stage.
NRI Divorce Matters
Representing spouses based in the US, UK, Canada, UAE, Singapore and Australia. Power-of-attorney handling, video-conference hearings, exemption from personal appearance, mirror-order strategy and enforcement of foreign decrees.
Restitution, Annulment & Domestic Violence
Restitution of conjugal rights, decree of nullity under Section 11/12 HMA, and Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act petitions — offence-side and civil reliefs.
Courts We Appear Before
Saket Family Court and every Family Court in Delhi
Saket District Court is Delhi's principal family court hub, with dedicated Principal Judge, Family Courts and specialised matrimonial benches handling the highest volume of divorce, maintenance and custody matters in the capital. Our matrimonial team appears there routinely, and equally at the other Family Court complexes across Delhi.
- Saket Family Court (South & South-East Delhi)
- Karkardooma Family Court (East & Shahdara)
- Rohini Family Court (North-West Delhi)
- Dwarka Family Court (South-West Delhi)
- Patiala House Family Court (New Delhi)
- Tis Hazari Family Court (Central & West Delhi)
- Delhi High Court — Matrimonial Appeals & Article 227 Petitions
- Supreme Court of India — Transfer Petitions & Special Leave Petitions
The Divorce Process in Delhi
Timelines you can plan around
Mutual Consent Divorce
Typical timeline · 4 to 8 months
- Week 1–2: Consultation, settlement drafting covering custody, maintenance, streedhan and property.
- Month 1: Filing of the first motion petition under Section 13-B(1) HMA before the Family Court.
- Month 1–6: Statutory cooling-off period. In appropriate cases we file a waiver application under Amardeep Singh v. Harveen Kaur (2017).
- Month 6–8: Second motion, recording of statements, and grant of the decree of divorce.
Contested Divorce
Typical timeline · 2 to 4 years at trial stage
- Month 1–2: Drafting and filing of the divorce petition under Section 13 HMA on the specific ground made out.
- Month 2–6: Notice to the respondent, written statement, replication, and mandatory pre-trial mediation.
- Month 6–12: Framing of issues, interim maintenance orders under Section 24 HMA, and evidence-in-chief.
- Year 2–3: Cross-examination, final arguments and judgment.
- Post-decree: Appeal, execution of maintenance, and enforcement of custody orders if required.
What Sets Us Apart
A matrimonial practice built on discretion and results
Boutique attention — your matter is handled by named senior counsel from consultation to decree, not passed down a chain.
Strict confidentiality — matrimonial disputes involve deeply personal facts; nothing you share leaves the chamber.
Settlement-first approach where it protects your interest — we do not manufacture litigation, and we can be trusted to advise you when a mutual consent divorce is genuinely the better route.
Trial-hardened litigation when settlement is not on the table — cross-examinations, income affidavits, and evidence are prepared to Delhi High Court standard.
Dedicated NRI desk — video-conferencing hearings, power-of-attorney filings, and coordinated handling of foreign decrees, mirror orders and passport / Section 10 caveats.
Written fee estimate before any engagement — no surprises, no per-visit padding.
In Our Clients' Words
Selected feedback from matrimonial clients
Client identities are protected in accordance with Bar Council of India rules and the sensitivity of matrimonial proceedings. Full reference conversations can be arranged on request after consultation.
“Handled our matter with dignity from start to finish. The settlement was drafted so carefully that both sides walked away without any residual dispute. The 6-month waiver was granted at the first motion itself.”
“I came in after two years of another lawyer getting nowhere. Within six months there was a maintenance order and a workable custody arrangement for my daughter. Straight advice, no false promises.”
“I did not have to travel to India even once. Everything — filings, video hearings, exemption applications — was handled through my power of attorney. Genuinely a boutique standard of service.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Divorce in Delhi — the questions we hear most
- Fees depend on the nature of the matter. Mutual consent divorces are handled on a fixed-fee basis; contested divorces, maintenance and custody matters are billed on a transparent milestone or per-appearance model. We provide a written fee estimate after the first consultation — there are no hidden charges. Call +91 97115 88833 to discuss your matter in confidence.
Consultation
Speak with a divorce advocate — in strict confidence
Whether you are considering a mutual consent divorce, facing a contested petition, or managing a matrimonial matter from overseas — call us for a candid first consultation.