Chanda Associates, Advocates & Solicitors, provides legal assistance in matrimonial disputes, divorce proceedings, maintenance matters, child custody and domestic violence cases before the Family Courts, Civil Courts at Alipore, Additional District and Sessions Judge at Sealdah and the Calcutta High Court.
Our advocates handle matrimonial matters under Hindu personal law, Muslim personal law and special marriage legislation, representing clients across all stages of matrimonial proceedings.
Our Approach to Matrimonial Disputes
Matrimonial disputes are among the most sensitive legal matters a person can face. They involve not only legal rights but also family relationships, children and financial security built over years.
At Chanda Associates, we believe that litigation in matrimonial disputes should function as a shield and not a sword. Court proceedings are time consuming and emotionally draining for all parties involved. Where possible, an early and fair settlement outside court is often the most practical and dignified resolution for both parties.
Our advocates work with clients to explore all available options — negotiated settlement, mediation and court-supervised compromise — before pursuing full trial proceedings. Where litigation becomes necessary, the outcome at trial stage depends heavily on the quality of evidence and the art of cross-examination. Our firm has particular expertise in cross-examination of witnesses in matrimonial and family law proceedings.
Areas of Practice — Matrimonial and Family Law
Divorce and Judicial Separation
We assist clients in filing and defending petitions for divorce and judicial separation under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Special Marriage Act, 1954 and applicable personal laws. Both contested and uncontested divorce matters are handled before Alipore Family Court and Calcutta High Court.
Maintenance and Alimony
A spouse and children are entitled to maintenance during and after matrimonial proceedings. We assist clients in filing and defending maintenance applications under Section 125 CrPC, Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act and applicable personal law provisions. Interim maintenance applications are handled on priority before the competent Magistrate Court.
For a complete guide, see our page on Maintenance and Alimony in Kolkata.
Child Custody and Guardianship
Child custody disputes require careful handling with the welfare of the child as the paramount consideration. We represent parents in custody applications, guardianship petitions and visitation disputes before Family Courts and the Calcutta High Court. Our advocates understand that custody matters require both legal strategy and sensitivity.
“For a complete guide, see our page on Child Custody in Kolkata” → Click here.
Domestic Violence — Protection under PWDV Act 2005
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, an aggrieved woman has the right to protection orders, residence orders and monetary relief. Section 17 of the Act specifically guarantees every woman in a domestic relationship the right to reside in the shared household regardless of ownership.
We represent both aggrieved persons seeking protection and respondents contesting proceedings under the DV Act before Magistrate Courts at Alipore and Sealdah.
For a section-by-section guide, see our page on the Domestic Violence Act in Kolkata.
Matrimonial Property Disputes
Disputes over matrimonial property, stridhan, dowry articles and jointly acquired assets frequently arise in the course of matrimonial proceedings. We assist clients in recovering matrimonial assets and defending claims through appropriate civil and criminal remedies.
Restitution of Conjugal Rights
Where one spouse has withdrawn from the company of the other without reasonable cause, a petition for restitution of conjugal rights may be filed before the competent court. We advise clients on the appropriateness of this remedy in their specific circumstances.
Appeals in Matrimonial Matters
Orders passed by Family Courts and Magistrate Courts in matrimonial proceedings are subject to appeal before the Calcutta High Court. We represent clients in matrimonial appeals, revision applications and writ petitions arising from family law orders.
Courts Where We Practise
Our advocates appear in matrimonial matters before:
Family Court and Civil Courts at Alipore Additional District and Sessions Judge, Sealdah Chief Judicial Magistrate Courts across South 24 Parganas Calcutta High Court — Original and Appellate Side
Areas We Serve
We assist clients from Santoshpur, Jadavpur, Tollygunge, Behala, Garia, Alipore, Nandan Kanan, Kalikapur, Narendrapur, Sonarpur and across
South 24 Parganas district.
General Information
The information on this page is intended for general legal awareness only and does not constitute legal advice. Matrimonial law involves complex personal and procedural considerations. Each matter requires individual assessment by a qualified advocate.
Chanda Associates, Advocates & Solicitors
Skylark Apartment, Ground Floor, 46/1, Barakhola, Kolkata 700099
Contact: +91 7003993409
Monday to Saturday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 1 PM