Contested Divorce in Mumbai
A contested divorce handled by Adv. Bhawna Yadav and her team at a flat ₹40,000 — covering the consultation, drafting and filing your petition on statutory grounds, and the initial hearings, with every later stage scoped and quoted in writing before it begins.
Contested Divorce in Mumbai, handled end-to-end for ₹40,000
If your marriage dispute has reached the point where mutual consent is off the table, you need a contested divorce filed and argued in the right court in Mumbai — not more advice. Adv. Bhawna Yadav and her team handle contested divorce matters for clients across Mumbai for a single flat fee of ₹40,000, decided upfront after we understand your case. We do not add charges later, and we do not upsell services you don't need.
Where your case actually goes
Contested divorce petitions from Mumbai are filed and heard at the Family Court, Bandra, which has exclusive jurisdiction over matrimonial matters for the city, including divorce, maintenance, custody, and injunctions connected to the marriage. Matters that spill into related civil relief — property or injunction proceedings arising from the marital dispute — are sometimes connected to the City Civil & Sessions Court, Mumbai, and any appeal from a Family Court order goes up to the Bombay High Court, which has appellate and supervisory jurisdiction over Mumbai's Family Court.
Jurisdiction for filing generally follows where the marriage was solemnised, where the couple last resided together, or where the wife currently resides — this matters in contested matters because the other side will sometimes dispute jurisdiction as a delay tactic. We assess this at the outset so your petition is filed in the correct court the first time, rather than risking an objection that stalls the case for months.
How we actually work with you
Most of our Mumbai clients never need to take repeated leave from work to keep a contested divorce moving. Our process is built to run remotely, with in-person court appearances handled by us:
- Documents digital — you share marriage certificate, address proof, and any evidence over WhatsApp or email; we prepare the petition and supporting affidavits.
- We appear in court — Adv. Bhawna Yadav or a member of her team represents you at Bandra Family Court for hearings, so you don't need to be present for every date.
- Regular updates — you get a plain-language update after each hearing, in English or Hindi, so you always know where the matter stands.
- NRIs and Mumbai-origin clients abroad — if you grew up in Mumbai, still have family or property ties here, or your spouse resides in the city, we handle the entire matter on your behalf through video calls, digital vakalatnama execution, and scheduled updates timed to your timezone. You do not need to fly down for routine hearings.
Contested divorces in Mumbai often run longer than uncontested ones because of the volume of matters before the Family Court and the evidentiary stage — cross-examination, witness testimony, and settlement attempts the court may direct. We tell you this honestly at the start, along with a realistic sense of timeline, rather than promising a quick resolution to win your business.
Why clients in Mumbai choose us
You deal directly with Adv. Bhawna Yadav, a Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh-enrolled advocate whose chamber handles matters across courts including Mumbai's Family Court — not a call centre, not a rotating panel of unnamed lawyers. We quote one flat fee for your contested divorce and tell you honestly, before you pay anything, what your specific matter will need — if additional proceedings (like a separate maintenance application) come up, we say so upfront rather than discovering it mid-way. Communication happens in English or Hindi, whichever you're comfortable with, and every document exchange happens over WhatsApp so nothing depends on you being physically present in Mumbai. If you're ready to move forward, message us on WhatsApp and we'll walk you through what your case needs next.
Courts & jurisdiction in Mumbai
- High Court: Bombay High Court
- Local court: City Civil & Sessions Court, Mumbai
- Local court: Family Court, Bandra
What's included
What's included
- A court-ready contested divorce petition in your name
- Filing before the correct family court
- The initial hearings conducted by an advocate
- A written, staged plan for the road ahead, so you always know the fee before a stage begins
- Clear guidance in English or Hindi at every step
What's not included
- The full trial, evidence and final arguments — scoped and quoted in advance in stages, never billed by the hour
- Interim applications for maintenance, custody or an injunction, quoted in advance if your matter needs them
What’s included
One flat, all-inclusive fee of ₹40,000 — agreed in writing before any work begins.
Included
- A court-ready contested divorce petition in your name
- Filing before the correct family court
- The initial hearings conducted by an advocate
- A written, staged plan for the road ahead, so you always know the fee before a stage begins
- Clear guidance in English or Hindi at every step
Not included
- The full trial, evidence and final arguments — scoped and quoted in advance in stages, never billed by the hour
- Interim applications for maintenance, custody or an injunction, quoted in advance if your matter needs them
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Frequently asked questions
What does the flat ₹40,000 cover, and is anything added later?
The flat fee covers the full consultation, drafting your contested divorce petition on the ground that applies to you, filing it before the correct family court, and the initial hearings that open the matter. It is our one professional fee, agreed in writing before we begin. A contested divorce is an ongoing matter, so the stages beyond that are scoped and quoted in advance in writing — nothing is added quietly and there is no hourly billing.
What is the difference between a contested and a mutual divorce?
A mutual divorce is filed jointly when both spouses agree to separate and agree on the terms. A contested divorce is one you file alone, on a legal ground, because the other spouse will not consent or the terms cannot be agreed. If your situation is genuinely amicable, a mutual filing is faster and cheaper, and we will tell you so — see our mutual consent divorce petition. Where consent is not possible, a contested petition is the route, and that is what this service is for.
What are the grounds for a contested divorce in India?
For marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the recognised grounds include cruelty, desertion, adultery, conversion, mental disorder, and certain others set out in the Act. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 and other personal laws have their own comparable grounds. In the consultation we identify the ground that genuinely fits your facts and build the petition around it, rather than making a claim the evidence cannot carry.
How long does a contested divorce take?
A contested divorce is an ongoing matter and its length depends on the court, the ground, and how strongly it is opposed — it is measured in stages rather than a single fixed date. We give you an honest, realistic view at the outset instead of a false promise, and we tell you what each stage involves before it begins, so there are no surprises about time or fee.
Can you handle my contested divorce if I live in another state or abroad?
Yes. We act for clients in every Indian state, and for NRIs and clients living abroad whose marriage or spouse is connected to India. The consultation is held over a call or video, documents move securely and digitally, and we file before the family court that has jurisdiction over your matter. Distance does not change the flat ₹40,000 for the work this fee covers.
Can the whole matter be handled in Hindi?
Yes. We work with you in English or Hindi, whichever you are comfortable in, and we explain every stage, every ground and every option in plain language so you always know exactly where your matter stands.
Can I claim maintenance, alimony or custody as part of a contested divorce?
Yes. Alongside the divorce itself, the law lets you seek maintenance or alimony and, where there are children, custody and visitation. These are usually raised through separate applications within the proceedings. If your matter needs them, we tell you clearly, explain what each involves, and quote that work in advance in writing — we never assume it or bundle it in quietly.
What happens after the initial hearings you cover?
A contested divorce continues through pleadings, evidence, cross-examination and final arguments. Because it is an ongoing matter, we scope those stages and quote them in advance, in writing, as the matter reaches each one — so you always agree the fee before the work starts. We respect your time and our own effort, so nothing moves forward without your clear go-ahead.