A Trusted Legal Voice for Women in Kolhapur

Why Choose a Female Advocate in Kolhapur?

* Compassionate Understanding: I understand the unique emotional, social, and financial challenges women face in domestic violence situations, especially within the Kolhapur cultural context. Your story will be heard with respect and without judgment.

* Local Court Expertise: I have extensive experience practicing in the Kolhapur Family Court and District & Sessions Court, ensuring that your case is handled with a deep knowledge of local judicial processes and precedents.

* Confidentiality Assured: Your privacy is paramount. Every consultation and detail of your case is kept strictly confidential.

Specific Reliefs and Legal Acts

* Protection Orders: Securing orders to prevent the abuser from committing further violence or entering your residence, workplace, or your children's school.

* Residence Orders: Ensuring your right to live in the shared household (marital home), even if you do not solely own it.

* Monetary Relief/Maintenance: Obtaining orders for financial compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings, and maintenance for you and your children.

* Custody Orders: Filing for temporary custody of your children to ensure their safety and welfare.

* Criminal Complaints (IPC 498A): Initiating criminal proceedings for cruelty by husband or relatives.

* Divorce & Matrimonial Disputes: Handling all related family law matters, including contested and mutual consent divorce, child custody, and alimony/permanent maintenance

A woman has the right to

✓ Live in the shared household

Cannot be evicted without legal process

✓ Protection Orders

Prevent the abuser from committing further acts of violence

✓ Residence Orders

Right to reside in the matrimonial/shared home

✓ Monetary Relief

Compensation, maintenance, and medical expenses

✓ Custody Orders

Custody of children and visitation rights

✓ Free Legal Aid

Access to legal services and support