A woman walked into a legal aid clinic asking: What are my rights? That question changed everything.
Comparative Family Law by Dr. Shivakant Prajapati, Dr. Pradeep Kumar Tiwari, and Dr. Rakesh Kumar Gautam is the practical guide to marriage, divorce, inheritance, custody, and property rights across India’s multiple legal systems.
Because your family law rights depend on which legal framework governs your community. Most people don’t know which one applies to them.
- Which Laws Apply to You – Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, and secular options explained
- Marriage Rights – procedures, validity, legal recognition across communities
- Divorce and Separation – grounds, procedures, maintenance, custody decisions
- Inheritance and Property – who inherits what, daughters’ equal rights, wills
- Custody and Child Welfare – legal principles, court decisions, parental rights
- Domestic Violence – protections available, orders, remedies, enforcement
- Live-in Relationships – legal recognition, property rights, protections
- Maintenance Obligations – who pays, how much, enforcement across systems
“This book exists because family law governs our most intimate relationships, yet remains locked behind walls of complex language.”
For individuals facing family situations, couples planning marriage, parents navigating custody, law students, social workers, and anyone seeking clarity about family law rights.
Real stories. Clear explanations. Your rights exist. This book helps you claim them.
