When a marriage breaks down and spouses are living in different countries, the divorce process becomes legally complex, emotionally draining, and procedurally confusing. Questions of jurisdiction, applicable law, service of notice abroad, child custody across borders, and enforcement of foreign orders in India arise immediately.
This guide explains how divorce works when couples are separated across countries, especially for NRIs, OCIs, expats, and foreign nationals connected to India.

In India, maintenance is a fundamental right for eligible spouses and children. When the cost-of-living rises, or a dependent’s needs change materially, the law allows a party to seek an enhancement of an existing maintenance order. This blog post explains how to file for enhancement of maintenance in Bangalore, the legal provisions involved, key case laws, and practical tips for success.

The recent petitions before the Supreme Court challenging Talaq-e-Hasan mark yet another pivotal moment in India’s ongoing effort to reconcile personal laws with constitutional principles of equality, dignity, and gender justice.

Divorce is always emotional. For high-net-worth individuals it’s also financially complex: multiple companies, trusts, shareholdings, offshore accounts, family offices, intellectual property, and investment portfolios can be at stake. India does not follow a “50:50 community property” model; outcomes depend on personal law, judicial discretion (maintenance and property orders), documentary proof of ownership, and whether assets are shown to be marital or separate.

Narcissistic abuse is one of the most invisible yet devastating forms of emotional cruelty many spouses silently endure. Unlike physical violence, it leaves no bruises — but it erodes confidence, peace, and identity over time.

In family law, the terms “maintenance” and “alimony” are often used interchangeably, yet they embody distinct legal concepts and principles that govern financial support after marital separation or divorce. Understanding the differences between these terms is crucial for anyone navigating the complexities of family law.

Marriage, a sacred and legally protected bond, thrives on love, trust, and companionship. But what happens when a third person intrudes into that relationship — deliberately or recklessly — leading to the breakdown of affection between spouses? This emotional and legal dilemma is now at the forefront of Indian family law debates, under the emerging concept known as “Alienation of Affection” (AoA).

India’s legal fraternity is one of the largest and most dynamic in the world. Across constitutional battles, criminal defences, corporate litigation, human rights, and landmark public interest litigation (PIL), elite advocates have stood at the center of pivotal moments in Indian jurisprudence.

Domestic violence and cruelty laws in India were created to protect victims of abuse and discrimination. But in practice, these laws are often applied in a gender-specific way, focusing almost exclusively on women as victims.

For thousands of couples wading through the painful, prolonged process of divorce in India, the courtrooms often feel less like a place for closure and more like battlegrounds. Allegations. Counter-allegations. Adjournments. Delay. Disillusionment. Traditionally, Indian divorce law has relied on fault—cruelty, desertion, adultery, etc….