Matrimonial Law

What is matrimonial law?

Family law (also called matrimonial law or the law of domestic relations) is an area of the law that deals with family matters and domestic relations.

Is marriage a contract in law?

The legal union of a couple as spouses. The basic elements of a marriage are: (1) the parties' legal ability to marry each other, (2) mutual consent of the parties, and (3) a marriage contract as required by law.

Are you legally married with just a marriage license?

No. The license is just the legal permission. In order to be legally married you have to actually get married. After you get the license and during the period that the license is valid, you have to have a marriage ceremony solemnized by a person who is authorized under state law to do it.

Can you get married if you are already married?

Individuals may only be married to one person. ... Individuals that have already been married must be legally divorced before they may again marry. A legal separation does not qualify and individuals are breaking the law if they get married before a divorce is finalized.

What is marriage according to Indian law?

Marriage in India under Hindu Law. According to general definition, Marriage is a state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or a wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognised by law. When it comes to Hindu Law, marriage is termed as a sacred relationship.

What is the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955?

The Hindu Marriage Act was enacted in 1955 by the Parliament of India. The purpose of this act was to modify and codify the laws relating to marriage among the Hindus. This enactment brought uniformity of law for all sections of Hindus and it extends to the whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Can wife claim husband's property in India?

Wife is entitled to get 50% share of husband's properties acquired by him after their marriage. ... While filing divorce petition, wife can claim compensation for causing the divorce. Under the present law prevailing in India a wife has no share in the property of her husband.

What is the law of marriage in India?

A marriage between parties one of whom at least is a citizen of India may be solemnized under Special Marriage Act, in India before a Marriage Registrar in India or a Marriage Officer in a foreign country. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: At least one of the parties should be an Indian citizen.

Can husband claim wife's property?

In your matter, woman has a entitled for maintenance only from her husband, her children are entitled for share on her husband. The husband can not inherit the share of his wife as long as she is alive. If you are alive the husband has no right over your self acquired property or ancestral property.