Divorce & Matrimonial Law

Divorce Lawyer in Patna High Court | Mutual Consent Divorce | Section 498A Defense | Child Custody | Maintenance | Domestic Violence | Alimony | Separation

Advocate Ankit Kumar Singh, practicing at the Patna High Court and Family Court, Patna, offers structured legal representation in divorce, matrimonial, and family law matters. He provides legal advice, drafting, filing, and court appearances for individuals seeking lawful remedies related to marriage disputes, allegations of cruelty, child custody, maintenance, and criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC and Domestic Violence Act.

 Legal Services Offered – Divorce & Matrimonial Law

1. Mutual Consent Divorce

• Filing of Section 13B Hindu Marriage Act divorce petitions

• Preparation of joint affidavit, consent terms, and appearance coordination

• Representation in first and second motion hearings

• Drafting of settlement agreements for alimony, custody, and assets
  
  

2. Contested Divorce

• Divorce litigation under cruelty, desertion, adultery, mental illness, and other grounds

• Evidence handling, cross-examination, and final argument in court

• Legal strategy development in contested cases before Family Court and High Court
  
  

3. Section 498A IPC – Dowry Harassment Defense

• Legal protection in false dowry harassment cases

• Filing for anticipatory bail, regular bail, or quashing of FIR under CrPC and BNSS

• Drafting and filing of counter-cases against false accusations

• Representation of husband and family members in trial courts and High Court
  
  

4. Domestic Violence Matters

• Filing or defending cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

• Representation in residence orders, maintenance orders, protection orders, custody orders

• Appeal and revision in domestic violence cases before Sessions Court and High Court
  
  

5. Child Custody and Visitation

• Custody litigation under Guardians and Wards Act

• Visitation and interim custody petitions

• Child welfare assessment, counseling, and filing of modification applications

• Execution of custody orders through legal procedure
  
  

6. Maintenance and Alimony

• Filing and defending maintenance claims under Section 125 CrPC, Section 24 & 25 HMA, and DV Act

• Assessment of financial capacity and need-based calculations

• Representation in interim and final maintenance hearings

• Drafting of objections, income affidavits, and supporting documentation
  
  

7. Restitution of Conjugal Rights (RCR) & Judicial Separation

• Filing RCR petitions under Section 9 Hindu Marriage Act

• Representation in judicial separation cases for parties not seeking divorce

• Legal consultation on procedural and evidentiary requirements

 Court Appearance and Jurisdiction

• Family Court, Patna

• Patna High Court

• District Family Courts in Bihar

• Sessions Courts (for DV/498A/Bail)

• Mediation and Conciliation Centers

• Legal Services Authorities (where applicable)

Profile and Case Approach

• Handles divorce and family litigation for individuals from all professional backgrounds

• Prepares legally sound petitions with verified annexures and evidence

• Uses lawful remedies under Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), Hindu Marriage Act, DV Act, and Child Custody laws

• Provides end-to-end court representation, documentation, and advisory services

• Maintains professional conduct, strict adherence to timelines, and confidentiality of proceedings