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12/02/2026

Waiting for a family court update can mess with your head. One missing “next date” or one confusing status line and your mind goes straight to the worst-case scenario.

Here’s the good news: you can check your family court case status in Bengaluru online in minutes using eCourts (CNR number, case number, party name, or advocate name). In our latest guide, we break it down step-by-step, including:
✅ what details to keep ready
✅ how to read “stage”, “business on date”, and “case history” without panic
✅ what to do if status isn’t showing
✅ when you should apply for a certified copy

Have you checked your case status online before? What was the most confusing part for you? Share in the comments — it may help someone else too.

Read the full guide:
https://kapildixitco.com/family-court-case-status-in-bengaluru/

Learn how to check family court case status in Bengaluru online via eCourts (CNR/case/party name), plus offline steps, copies, and tips today.

05/02/2026

If you’re staring at the words “contested divorce” and feeling stressed, you’re not alone.

A Contested Divorce in Bangalore follows a clear court process. Our latest guide breaks it down step by step—from filing the petition to notice, counselling/mediation, evidence, final arguments, and judgment.

What you’ll learn:
✅ What “contested divorce” really means
✅ Which court handles it in Bengaluru
✅ What documents to keep ready
✅ Where delays happen (and how to reduce them)

Read the full guide here:
https://kapildixitco.com/contested-divorce-in-bangalore/

If you have a general question, drop it in the comments (avoid sharing private details). For confidential guidance, reach out to Kapil Dixit LLP.

Contested Divorce in Bangalore explained step by step, from filing to judgment, with timelines, costs, documents, and practical tips to protect your rights.

12/01/2026

Alimony vs Maintenance: they’re often used like the same word, but they’re not the same in practice.

If you’re going through separation or divorce, this confusion can affect your next step and even the amount you may receive or pay.

Here’s the simple difference:
✅ Maintenance: ongoing support, often during the case (interim support)
✅ Alimony: usually discussed as final support around divorce/judicial separation, sometimes lump sum or periodic

In this blog, we explain:
• Which laws apply (HMA/HAMA, BNSS 144, DV Act, SMA)
• The types you’ll hear in Bengaluru family and maintenance cases
• What courts typically consider (income, needs, children, liabilities)
• A practical checklist you can follow before you file or reply

✅ Alimony: usually discussed as final support around divorce/judicial separation, sometimes a lump sum or periodic payment may be received or paid.

Confused about the difference between alimony and maintenance? Learn what Indian law says, when each applies, and how Bengaluru courts decide support amounts.

10/01/2026

Money talks turning into fights? Here’s what the law actually says.

Asking your spouse for monthly expenses isn’t automatically “cruelty.” The Supreme Court recently said routine money queries without threats or unlawful demands don’t by themselves create a 498A case. But if it becomes harassment, intimidation, or economic control, the legal picture changes fast.

This guide breaks down: criminal vs. DV vs. divorce “cruelty,” when financial control crosses the line, and a step-by-step plan to calm things down, mutual budget, documentation, mediation, and when to seek legal help.

Learn More → https://kapildixitco.com/husband-asking-wife-for-expenses/

Husband asking wife for expenses isn’t cruelty by itself. See the Supreme Court’s 2025 view, legal limits, and practical steps to protect your rights.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026 ✨

As we step into a new year, we’re wishing you peace of mind, good health, and steady progress in everything that matters to you. May 2026 bring clarity in decisions, strength in challenges, and positive outcomes in every chapter ahead.

Warm wishes from Kapil Dixit LLP.

20/12/2025

If you’re thinking about filing a divorce petition by wife, or you’ve just been told one is being filed, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed.

Here’s what matters first:

What legal grounds apply (and what actually holds up in court)

What the process typically looks like step-by-step

What you may be able to seek (maintenance, custody arrangements, other remedies)

We’ve put it into a simple, practical guide so you can act calmly and correctly.

✅ Learn More: https://kapildixitco.com/divorce-petition-by-wife-rights-process-remedies/

Thinking about filing a divorce petition by wife? Understand your rights, grounds, process, maintenance, and legal remedies in India.

03/12/2025

28/11/2025

Heard “wife gets 50% by default”? That’s not how Indian law works.

When marriages break down, money anxiety kicks in fast. Here’s the truth: India doesn’t follow automatic 50–50 splits of net worth. Courts look at the ability to pay and fair support, not blanket halves. Your guide explains what actually counts as interim and permanent maintenance, how courts gauge income and lifestyle, and what happens with jointly owned assets, child support, streedhan, and right of residence under the DV Act. It also clears up the “25% of net salary” benchmark from case law; it’s guidance, not a rigid rule.

Learn how judges really calculate support and what documents to gather → https://kapildixitco.com/can-a-wife-claim-half-of-husbands-net-worth/

Confused about whether a wife can claim half of her husband’s net worth as alimony in India? Learn the real 25% rule, key factors and practical legal strategy.

27/11/2025

Worried about custody or access? The law looks at your child’s welfare, not labels.

If you’re a mother navigating separation or divorce, courts assess what keeps your child most stable: schooling, caregiving history, routine, safety, and emotional health. For very young children, courts have repeatedly favoured mothers for day-to-day care, while ensuring meaningful access for the other parent.

Ask for clear, child-first arrangements, interim custody or structured visitation, pick-up/hand-over rules, and virtual contact when distance is an issue. Document caregiving, school and medical involvement, and propose a calm, workable parenting plan.

Our guide walks you through options, evidence, and key Supreme Court principles.

Learn More → https://kapildixitco.com/child-custody-rights-for-mothers-india/

Understand child custody rights for mothers in India, Supreme Court rulings, and how courts apply the welfare of the child principle in custody disputes.

11/11/2025

Fathers, courts don’t choose “mother vs father.” They choose the child’s best interests.

If you’re a dad worried about custody or access, here’s the thing: the law looks at schooling, stability, caregiving history, and the child’s wellbeing—not stereotypes.

You can seek physical custody, joint/shared parenting, or structured visitation with clear schedules (weekends, holidays, video calls). Strong documentation helps: caregiving proof, expenses, school/medical records, messages showing you tried to co-parent, and a calm, child-focused plan.

Mediation can fast-track a workable parenting plan; courts can order interim access while the case runs.

👉 Learn More (full guide + steps): https://kapildixitco.com/child-custody-rights-for-fathers/

Explore landmark Supreme Court judgments, the "welfare of the child" principle, and the legal appeal process from Family Court to the Supreme Court.

27/10/2025

False complaint after a dispute or even after a road accident? Section 223 BNSS now builds a pre-summoning filter so weak private complaints don’t drag you into court without scrutiny. Know the 14-day inquiry, what the Magistrate checks, and how it protects your liberty. If you or a loved one is facing a complaint, understanding this step can change your next move.

Learn more: https://kapildixitco.com/section-223-bnss/

An in-depth legal guide to Section 223 of the BNSS, 2023. Learn how the new mandatory preliminary inquiry protects you from malicious private complaints.

25/10/2025

Salary delayed or withheld in Bengaluru? You have enforceable rights - not just promises.

When pay doesn’t hit your account, stress piles up fast. Before things escalate, follow a clear, documented path: review your contract and payslips, send a polite written reminder, then a formal demand letter with amounts and due dates. If that fails, Bengaluru employees can seek conciliation via the Labour Commissioner and, where needed, pursue civil recovery (including interest). Your “unpaid salary” may also include overtime, incentives, leave encashment, PF shortfalls, gratuity, and pending full & final, don’t leave money on the table.

👉 Learn More & get the step-by-step plan: https://kapildixitco.com/unpaid-salary-employee-rights-bengaluru/

Facing unpaid salary in Bengaluru? Explore Indian labour laws, employee rights, and legal recourse for delayed wages. Learn how Kapil Dixit LLP can help you recover your dues.