8 common matters
Mutual-consent divorcePossible remedies & information
Joint petition and decree subject to applicable personal law, statutory conditions and court procedure.
Family Court / competent court
Marriage proof, identity/address documents, settlement terms, child/property details
Confirm eligibility and separation details, prepare marriage and address records, and document agreed terms concerning finances and children before filing jointly.
Contested divorcePossible remedies & information
Divorce or other matrimonial relief on legally recognized grounds under applicable personal law.
Family Court / competent court
Marriage proof, pleadings evidence, communications, financial/child records
Preserve marriage, residence, financial and relevant communication records; identify the applicable personal law, jurisdiction and any immediate interim needs before filing.
Maintenance / alimonyPossible remedies & information
Interim/final maintenance or monetary relief under applicable matrimonial/family/criminal-procedure law.
Family Court / Magistrate / competent court
Income/assets, expenses, dependants, marriage/relationship records
Compile income, expense, dependency and prior-support records; document immediate household or child needs and seek advice on interim relief in the correct proceeding.
Domestic violence proceedingsPossible remedies & information
Protection, residence, monetary, custody/compensation and other orders as provided by law.
Magistrate / competent court
Incident records, medical/police material, residence/relationship proof, financial records
If anyone is in immediate danger, move to safety and call 112; preserve available evidence, seek medical help when needed and contact the appropriate Protection Officer, police or court support.
Child custody / visitationPossible remedies & information
Interim/final custody, visitation and guardianship orders guided by child welfare and applicable law.
Family Court / competent court
Child records, schooling/medical details, parenting evidence
Record the child's current location, routine, care arrangements and any travel or removal concern; avoid unilateral confrontation and seek prompt child-focused interim directions where necessary.
Inheritance disputePossible remedies & information
Determine applicable succession law; declaration/partition/administration and related relief where required.
Civil Court / succession/probate jurisdiction
Death certificate, family tree, title/assets, will if any
Secure death, family and title records; identify the estate and possible heirs, check for transfers or encumbrances and seek advice on preservation or interim relief.
Legal heir / succession certificate mattersPossible remedies & information
Legal-heir documentation and/or succession certificate/administration proceedings depending on asset and applicable law.
Competent court / revenue authority depending on relief
Death certificate, relationship records, asset/debt details
Collect the death certificate, family tree, identity records and asset details; confirm which certificate or court process the relevant bank, authority or asset requires before applying.
Will / probate disputePossible remedies & information
Probate/letters of administration where applicable; proof or challenge of will; succession litigation.
Competent probate/civil court
Original will, attesting witness details, medical records if relevant, death certificate, asset records
Secure the original will without marking it, record its custody, identify attesting witnesses and estate assets, and obtain prompt advice before assets are distributed or transferred.