Divorce & family lawyer for the Gurugram court
Matrimonial and family law representation before the Gurugram District Court: divorce, child custody, maintenance, domestic violence and 498A matters, handled personally by Advocate Karan Dua.
About the Gurugram District Court
The principal judicial complex for Gurugram (Gurgaon), serving the district for matrimonial, family, civil and criminal matters. With a large corporate and NRI population, it hears many high-value divorce, custody and maintenance cases.
Gurugram District Court Complex, Gurugram, Haryana – 122001
Family Court, civil and criminal courts, and the Sessions Court.
Appeals from Gurugram lie to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
Track your case on the eCourts website. Court days: Monday to Friday.
Family law services at the Gurugram court
From urgent interim relief to long-running contested proceedings.
Contested divorce
Cruelty, desertion and adultery petitions argued before the Gurugram Family Court.
Mutual consent divorce
Settlement deed drafting and waiver of the six-month waiting period.
Child custody
Custody, visitation and guardianship applications.
Maintenance & alimony
Interim and final maintenance, and enforcement of orders.
Domestic violence
Protection, residence and monetary relief under the DV Act.
498A & dowry cases
Defence, anticipatory bail, quashing and trial.
NRI divorce
Power of Attorney arrangements that minimise travel.
Marriage registration
Registration under the Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act.
Delhi or Gurugram: which court?
A matrimonial petition can generally be filed where the marriage took place, where the spouses last lived together, or where the respondent lives. The right choice depends on your facts.
Gurugram District Court
Usually the natural forum when you both live in Gurugram district.
A choice of forum
There may be options. The Advocate helps you choose the most convenient and strategic court.
Consider a transfer
A case filed in a distant court can sometimes be moved. See transfer petitions.
Your journey at the Gurugram court
A contested divorce here can take 2 to 4 years. A mutual consent divorce can conclude in about 6 to 8 months, or sooner if the waiting period is waived.
Consultation
By video or in chambers, covering options, timeline and any cross-state jurisdiction points.
Case strategy
Review of documents and the strongest grounds, tailored to Haryana court practice.
Drafting & filing
Petition, affidavits and annexures filed at the Gurugram court.
Court representation
Appearance at the critical hearings, including interim applications.
Order & enforcement
Working towards the final order or settlement, and enforcing the relief.
Clients across Gurugram district
If you live anywhere in Gurugram district, the Gurugram District Court is typically your forum. The chambers confirms the correct court for your address in the first consultation.
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Common questions
Should my divorce be filed in Gurugram or Delhi?▾
It depends on where either spouse lives and where the marriage took place. If you live in Gurugram, the Gurugram District Court is typically correct. If one spouse lives in Delhi and the other in Gurugram, there may be a choice of forum, and the Advocate advises on the best option in the first consultation.
How long does a divorce take at the Gurugram court?▾
A contested divorce typically takes 2 to 4 years, depending on complexity, the number of witnesses and the court’s workload. Mutual consent divorces can conclude in about 6 to 8 months, or faster if the cooling-off period is waived.
Can I get interim maintenance while the case is pending?▾
Yes. Under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act and Section 144 BNSS (earlier Section 125 CrPC), you can apply for interim maintenance and litigation expenses while the main case is pending.
I live abroad. Do I have to attend every hearing?▾
No. Through a Power of Attorney, the chambers appears on your behalf at most routine hearings. It will advise clearly on which hearings need your personal presence, so your travel can be planned.
Speak to the Advocate
Consultations by video call, or at O-11A, Basement, Jangpura Extension, New Delhi 110014. Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, by prior appointment.