Matrimonial cases refer to legal matters and disputes related to marriage, divorce, and related issues. These cases typically involve matters concerning the rights and responsibilities of spouses, child custody, property division, alimony, and other related issues. Some common types of matrimonial cases include:
1. Divorce: Legal termination of a marriage.
2. Annulment: Declaring a marriage null and void, as if it never happened.
Child Custody and
3.Visitation: Determining which parent will have custody of the children and the visitation rights of the non-custodial parent.
4. Child Support: Establishing the financial support one parent should provide to the other for the care of their children.
Alimony or Spousal
5. Support: Determining the financial support one spouse should provide to the other after divorce or separation.
6. Property Division: Dividing marital assets and debts between the spouses during divorce.
Domestic Violence: Cases involving abuse or violence within a marital relationship.
Matrimonial services, on the other hand, refer to the various professional services offered to assist individuals or couples with legal, emotional, financial, and practical aspects of marriage and its dissolution. These services can include legal representation by matrimonial lawyers, counseling, mediation, financial planning, and support groups.
In many cases, individuals facing matrimonial issues seek the help of attorneys specializing in family law to navigate the complexities of legal proceedings and ensure their rights are protected during the process. Matrimonial services are designed to help individuals and families handle the emotional and legal challenges that arise during marriage, separation, and divorce.