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kohli associates
‘KOHLI ASSOCIATES’ is a client focused and result driven legal force having top matrimonial lawyers in Chandigarh on-board. With a team of specialist family lawyers, backed by highly qualified and dedicated staff, the firm is fully equipped to address legal issues of any nature, including most complex matrimonial issues, property settlements, divorce and parenting or child support disputes.
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"Ours is the only Legal Firm which also provides Marriage Counselling services in Chandigarh." We are fully alive to the fact that family breakdown is one of the life’s major emotional experiences and as family lawyers, we are experienced and committed for providing advice in a constructive and strategic environment. We endeavour to help our clients redefine and rebuild their family relationships. Issues involving children, where their welfare is paramount and financial security is critical are given special consideration...
Practice Areas
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Divorce
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Mediation
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Arbitration
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Custody Issues
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Domestic Violence
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Dispute Resolution
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Property Settlement
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Spouse Maintenance
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Marriage Counselling
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Marriage Registration
Kohli Associates
Integrity & Professionalism
Beyond Doubts !
We at ‘KOHLI ASSOCIATES’ realize that the social fabric is changing at a very rapid pace, public at large is not getting desired legal advice and cases are being filed in a casual and lackluster manner, which works to the avoidable disadvantage of the clients and the parties are consequently unable to resolve their disputes amicably. With an objective to provide genuine legal advice/ assistance, ‘KOHLI ASSOCIATES’ was formed. "Our team comprises of best divorce lawyers in Chandigarh / Mohali and Pb. & Hry. High Court...
firm estd.
2005
cases contested
4200+
clients represented
2300+
meet the founder -
Our founding partner – Adv. IPS Kohli is a law graduate, pass out of 2000 - 2005 batch from Law Department, Mahahrashi Dayanand University, Rohtak Haryana, a member of HCBA, Chandigarh having experience of 14 years. He specializes in criminal laws and family laws, especially cases related to custody of child & right to maintenance. He is regularly appearing before Supreme Court, High Courts, NRI Commission and has specialised knowledge and experience in all aspects of family law matters including Divorce, Property settlement, Finalisation of Family Law settlements including Financial Agreements, Parenting issues and child support, domestic violence matters and spousal maintenance...
“The most rewarding part of my job is to help guide my clients through the difficult process of separation and settlement. I always aim to provide my clients with candid, down-to-earth advice, and to provide them with a range of options aimed at reaching finalisation of their family law issues as quickly and as painlessly as possible”
Adv. IPS Kohli
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What are the grounds of divorce in India?The legislature has provided various grounds on which either of the spouses could seek divorce from the other party. The grounds of divorce are provided under section 13 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, section 27 Special Marriage Act, 1954, section 10 of Divorce Act, 1869 (Christian Laws) and section 2 of The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939.
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Can I divorce my wife without her consent?Yes, it is possible and allowed under Indian law to file a petition for divorce without the consent of wife.
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How long do you have to be separated for a divorce in India?Section 14 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides that no petition for divorce can be filed within 1st year of marriage. However, in exceptional circumstances, an application for exemption for the same can be filed.
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Can I file for divorce without coming back to India?Yes.
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How many times to I have to attend the court in Divorce by mutual consent?Twice in divorce by mutual consent.
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Can I seek maintenance from my husband / wife in divorce proceedings?Yes. Section 24 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides maintenance pendent lite and expenses of proceedings.
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Can I seek custody of children in divorce proceedings?Yes. Section 26 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 empowers the Court hearing petition for Divorce to deal with the custody issues.
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What is judicial separation?Judicial Separation is defined in Section 10 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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What is annulment of marriage?Section 11 and 12 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 explain the circumstances in which the marriage between the parties can by declared Null and Void.
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How can I seek custody of my children?Either of the parent / guardian can seek the custody of the child under The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956.
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Can I get the divorce petition transferred to my preferred location?Yes. However, the power lies with High Court and Supreme Court.
