Contested Divorce in Mumbai — Experienced Family Lawyer in Khar East
A contested divorce occurs when spouses disagree on essential issues such as child custody, maintenance or division of assets. Advocate Pandey offers robust representation in family courts across Mumbai, focusing on evidence-led strategy, interim protection and effective courtroom advocacy.
Where we appear
Family Courts across Mumbai — Bandra, Fort, Andheri and Khar East jurisdictions.
What we handle
Custody litigation, interim orders, asset tracing, injunctions and contested final hearings.
How a Contested Divorce Progresses
Contested family matters require a careful phased approach: pleadings, evidence, interim relief and trial preparation. We aim to move the case efficiently while protecting our client's rights.
Initial Filing & Urgent Relief
File the petition and urgent interim applications (maintenance, custody, injunction) when immediate protection is needed.
Service & Written Statements
Proper service is arranged and written statements focus the issues to be litigated in court.
Evidence & Forensics
Gather financial records, communications and expert reports to build your case and counter concealment of assets.
Trial & Resolution
We prepare witnesses and arguments for trial, while remaining open to mediation or negotiated settlement if it meets client goals.
Key Services in Contested Matters
Child Custody & Visitation
Representation prioritising child welfare — custody plans, supervised visitation and expert evidence where needed.
Interim Maintenance & Support
Prompt interim applications to secure monthly support and financial stability while proceedings continue.
Asset Tracing & Property Disputes
Forensic accounting, subpoenas, and targeted discovery to identify and recover undisclosed assets.
Documents & Evidence You'll Need
Start the case strongly by assembling clear documentation — it speeds hearings and strengthens interim relief applications.
- Marriage certificate and identity/address proofs
- Bank statements, tax returns, investment & property documents
- Business records, invoices and proof of income
- Relevant messages, emails, CCTV (legally obtained)
- Medical or school records for custody considerations
Mumbai Family Courts & Our Office
We represent clients in Bandra Family Court, Mumbai City Family Court (Fort), Andheri Family Court and advise on transfers when appropriate.
Office — Khar East
Room Number 18, 2nd Floor, Vishwakarma Bhavan, Saibaba Road, opp. Anand Mangal Complex, Khar, Jawahar Nagar, Khar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
Phone: +91 63932 44687
Common Challenges & Our Responses
Contested cases often present recurring problems — we apply practical strategies to limit delay and preserve your interests.
Adjournment Abuse
We press for case management orders and targeted hearings to avoid unnecessary delay.
Concealed Assets
Forensic tracing and targeted discovery help prevent asset concealment and protect settlement value.
Custody Complexity
We engage child experts and present welfare-focused evidence to courts when disputes arise.
Fees & Timeline Expectations
Contested cases are fact-sensitive. We offer an initial fixed-fee case review, then phased pricing tied to interim applications and trial preparation.
- Initial review: Fixed-fee consultation and strategy memo.
- Interim applications: Charged per application (depends on urgency & complexity).
- Trial preparation: Phased pricing with milestone billing and clear reporting.
- Timeline: Typically 12–36 months depending on issues and court listings.
Representative Results
Recovered Concealed Assets
We traced offshore transfers and secured settlements that reflected true asset value.
Interim Support Secured
Urgent interim orders preserved client livelihood pending the final hearing.
"Advocate Pandey and team were strategic and discreet. They focused on outcomes that protected our children's interests." — former client
Frequently Asked Questions — Contested Divorce
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