DeccanBridge Hyderabad — Family Law & Succession

Divorce lawyers in Hyderabad.

Mutual consent or contested — senior counsel who resolve marriages with dignity, protect what you have built, and keep children out of the crossfire.

Clear counsel at a difficult time

Divorce proceedings in Hyderabad run before the Family Courts at the City Civil Court complex, under the Hindu Marriage Act, the Special Marriage Act or the parties' personal law. The legal route shapes everything: a mutual consent petition under Section 13B can conclude in months, while a contested petition on grounds such as cruelty or desertion is a multi-year litigation that demands evidence strategy from day one.

Our family law partners handle both — and the financial questions that matter just as much: interim and permanent maintenance, alimony, stridhan recovery, division of jointly built assets, and the protection of business interests where a marriage and a family enterprise are intertwined. Every matter is handled personally by a partner, with absolute discretion.

What we handle

Mutual consent divorce: Section 13B petitions — settlement structuring, joint petition drafting, first and second motion appearances, and cooling-off waiver applications where courts permit.
Contested divorce: Petitions and defence on grounds of cruelty, desertion and adultery — pleadings, evidence and cross-examination run by senior counsel.
Maintenance & alimony: Interim maintenance, permanent alimony and maintenance under Section 144 BNSS — claimed or defended with full financial analysis.
Settlement & mediation: Court-annexed and private mediation to settle terms — often the fastest route to a final decree and a clean restart.
Protection proceedings: Domestic violence petitions and protection orders under the PWDV Act 2005, pursued or defended alongside matrimonial proceedings.
NRI divorce matters: Cross-border service, jurisdiction strategy and recognition of foreign decrees for Hyderabad families living abroad.

How we work

A partner-led process.

Confidential consultation

A partner hears the full picture — marriage, assets, children, urgency — and maps your realistic options.

Strategy & settlement attempt

Where settlement is possible, we negotiate terms first; litigation is a tool, not a default.

Filing & proceedings

Petitions filed before the Hyderabad Family Court; every appearance handled by your partner, not a junior.

Decree & follow-through

Final decree, maintenance enforcement, and transfer formalities for settled assets completed properly.

Practice lead

Mohammed Siraj — Family Business & Succession Law

Works with family businesses on succession planning, governance and wealth transfer across generations.

Common questions

Divorce FAQ.

How long does mutual consent divorce take in Hyderabad?

Typically 6-9 months: a joint petition, a six-month statutory cooling-off period, then the second motion and decree. Courts can waive the cooling-off period in deserving cases following Supreme Court precedent, which can compress the timeline materially.

How long does a contested divorce take?

Realistically 2-4 years in the Hyderabad Family Courts depending on grounds, evidence and interim applications. A strong settlement strategy alongside the litigation often shortens it considerably.

How is maintenance or alimony decided?

Courts weigh the income and assets of both spouses, the standard of living during marriage, the duration of the marriage, and child-related costs. Full and honest financial disclosure — and forensic scrutiny of the other side's — drives the outcome.

Can NRIs file for divorce in Hyderabad?

Yes, where the marriage was solemnised here or a party resides here. We handle cross-border service, video appearances where permitted, and the interplay between foreign decrees and Indian recognition.

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