Chennai · Family Law

Family law in Chennai

Family disputes are personal and often urgent. This page explains, in general terms, the kinds of family matters handled in Chennai, where they are usually heard, and how to get advice from our advocates.

Matters we help with

• Divorce — mutual consent and contested
• Child custody and visitation
• Maintenance and interim maintenance
• Domestic violence protection
• Restitution of conjugal rights and other matrimonial disputes

Where family cases are heard in Chennai

• Family Courts, Chennai — the Principal Family Court and additional Family Courts sit within the Madras High Court campus (George Town / Parry's area). Most divorce, custody and maintenance petitions within Chennai city are filed here.
• Madras High Court — hears appeals from Family Court orders and certain writ and transfer matters.
• Magistrate courts — some domestic-violence and maintenance applications may be filed before the jurisdictional Magistrate.
• Mediation — courts often refer parties to mediation or counselling before or during proceedings.

Which court applies depends on where the parties live, where the marriage took place and the relief sought. Your advocate will confirm the correct forum.

Before your first meeting

Read our first-consultation checklist for choosing a family lawyer in Chennai. It covers what to organise and which questions to ask.

Book a consultation

See how to book a consultation, or call +91 80724 85348. Our office is in West Mambalam, Chennai. More: family lawyer services · article FAQs.

General information only, not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case.