The right court depends on where the property is, where the other party lives or where the cause of action arose.

Most civil claims must be filed within time limits under the Limitation Act, so delays abroad can cost you a remedy.

A Power of Attorney holder, video hearings and electronic filing can reduce the need to travel to India.

Disputes over shares in inherited or jointly held family property, including partition and challenges to transfers.

Filing or defending maintenance claims for a spouse, children or parents, including under Section 144 of the BNSS (formerly Section 125 CrPC).

Applications and defence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, including protection and residence orders.

Drafting family settlements that divide property or resolve disputes by agreement, with registration where required.

Civil suits to recover amounts, property or damages owed to you, with interim relief where needed.

Claims and defence where an agreement — sale, loan, construction or business — has not been honoured.

Recovery of loans and dues, including summary suits under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure where available.

Drafting legal notices and replying to notices received, the usual first step in most civil and family disputes.

Disagreements with relatives over money, property, care of parents or family business, resolved by negotiation, mediation or the court.

Complaints and defence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act when a cheque is dishonoured.

Urgent court orders to stop a sale, construction or other action that could harm your rights while the case is pending.

Court-annexed or private mediation to settle disputes without a long trial, where both sides are willing.