Family Law | Divorce, Matrimonial, Custody | Delhi NCR | Bijlani & Co.

How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in Delhi NCR

When choosing a divorce lawyer, these are the factors that matter most:

• Mutual consent vs contested experience - These are two very different processes. Mutual consent divorce is fast and requires drafting the settlement agreement and negotiating maintenance and custody. A contested divorce requires arguing the grounds for divorce and managing the evidentiary burden. Ask specifically which type the lawyer has handled most.
• Child custody track record - If children are involved, ask how many custody matters the lawyer has handled and at which level. The custody strategy depends heavily on the childs age, the parents financial positions, and the courts current approach to best interest of the child.
• Asset and maintenance advice - A competent divorce lawyer will advise on the property division and the maintenance quantum at the first consultation.

What to Bring to Your First Divorce Consultation

• The marriage certificate - the original registration or the community proof of marriage.
• Financial documents - salary slips, bank statements, property documents, and any investment holdings.
• Children details - birth certificates, school records, and the current living arrangement.
• Any evidence of the grounds for divorce - if the matter is contested, any correspondence, photographs, or medical reports that support the grounds.