Advocates & Legal Consultants • Bar Council of Mumbai Mumbai High Court
High Court of Mumbai & District Courts

When Relationships Change,
Clarity Matters

Questions about marriage, separation and family can be difficult to put into words. You may be considering your options, trying to reach an understanding or facing a decision you never expected to make. At Samvad Legal, we make space for that first conversation. We advise on matrimonial and family matters, helping you understand your legal position, consider your options and decide how to move forward. Our approach combines sensitive listening, practical advice and careful preparation, whether your matter calls for dialogue, a negotiated settlement or court representation.

Understand your options. Make informed decisions.
Sanwad Legal Principal Advocate

Principal Advocate

High Court of Mumbai

Adv. Pooja Lad
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A Place to Begin the Conversation

You do not need to have everything figured out before seeking advice.

Perhaps you are unsure whether separation is the right step. Perhaps you and your spouse have decided to part ways but need help agreeing on the terms. You may be concerned about your children, financial security or how to respond to proceedings.

Whatever brings you here, we begin by listening. We help identify the questions that need answers and the decisions that need attention—at a pace that allows you to understand what comes next.

How We Can Help

Family Courts Act, 1984

Marriage & Matrimonial Advice

Understand your position when questions or difficulties arise within a marriage.

Chamber Procedural Protocol:

1
Preliminary Briefing & MoU Settlement: Comprehensive structuring of financial settlement, alimony, permanent alimony, and child custody schedules before approaching court.
2
First Motion Filing: Drafting and joint petition presentation before the Principal Judge, Family Court. Statement recording under oath.
3
Cooling-Off Waiver Application: Petition under Section 13B(2) citing Supreme Court precedent (Amardeep Singh vs. Harveen Kaur) to fast-track waiver of the 6-month statutory waiting period when applicable.
4
Second Motion & Final Decree: Final testimony, execution of undertaking, and issuance of formal dissolution decree with immediate civil effect.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 / RERA

Maintenance & Financial Arrangements

Seek advice on financial support, responsibilities and settlement terms during or after separation.

• Real Estate & Builder Defaults: Refund petitions with penal interest under Section 18 of RERA and NCDRC.

• Insurance Repudiation: Reversal of unfair mediclaim and commercial insurance rejections.

• Deficiency of Service: Direct compensation for defective products and institutional lapses.

Jurisdictional Thresholds

District Commission: Up to ₹50 Lakhs

State Commission (Mumbai): ₹50 Lakhs to ₹2 Crores

NCDRC (Mumbai): Exceeding ₹2 Crores

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Employment, Labor Codes & POSH Act, 2013

Domestic Violence & Related Matters

Receive sensitive advice on concerns involving safety, protection and connected family proceedings.

• POSH Inquiries: Impartial counsel and representation in workplace harassment complaints.

• Restrictive Covenants: Defense against post-termination restraint of trade claims.

• Severance Negotiations: Confidential executive settlement agreements.

Advisory Support

We represent parties before Labor Courts, Industrial Tribunals, and Civil Courts in Mumbai NCR.

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Advocate at Sanwad Legal
Adv. Pooja Lad High Courts, Mumbai
ABOUT SAMVAD LEGAL

Dialogue at the Heart. Clarity at Every Step.

Samvad Legal focuses on matrimonial and family matters, where legal questions often sit alongside deeply personal concerns.

We believe meaningful advice begins with understanding the person behind the matter. Before discussing a legal course, we take time to understand your circumstances, your concerns and what you want to protect as you move forward.

Our role is to help you see your options clearly. This includes explaining the legal issues, discussing practical consequences and preparing for the steps a matter may require.

We value dialogue and explore opportunities for resolution where appropriate. We also recognise that agreement is not always possible and that some circumstances require protective measures or a decision from the court.

Throughout, our approach remains thoughtful, candid and attentive to your needs.

Honest Case Prognosis

We provide direct, objective assessments of trial merits and limitation windows without unrealistic guarantees.

Privilege & Discretion

Every case file, sensitive negotiation, and mediation record is guarded under strict advocate-client privilege.

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Our Approach

Listen. Understand. Prepare. Guide.

01

A first conversation

We begin with your concerns, the background of the relationship and any immediate issue that needs attention.

02

A considered assessment

We review relevant documents and explain the legal questions, available options and information still required.

03

A clear direction

We discuss an approach suited to your circumstances, whether that involves advice, negotiation, mediation support or proceedings.

04

Careful preparation

We prepare the agreed work with attention to detail, from correspondence and settlement terms to applications and court documents.

05

Ongoing communication

We explain significant developments and help you understand the decisions that arise as your matter progresses.

Statutory & Courtroom Reference

Mumbai Matrimonial & Trial Courts Guide – 2026 Edition

Prepared by our chambers for litigants seeking clarity before approaching Family Courts and Criminal Benches. Includes territorial jurisdiction breakdown, mediation protocols, CAW Cell expectations, Section 125 CrPC nuances, and step-by-step mutual divorce filings.

Jurisdiction across all 7 Mumbai Court complexes
Cooling-off waiver grounds under Supreme Court rulings
Mediation center procedures & right to counsel
Financial disclosures under Rajnesh v. Neha
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Schedule a Consultation with Counsel

Prior to taking up any brief, we conduct an in-depth case evaluation to examine documents, determine applicable statutory limitation, and formulate realistic trial strategies.

High Court Chambers: Chamber 1, 28/5, 2nd Floor, Rajabahadur Building No -32, Ambala Doshi Marg, Opp. BSE Building Fort, Mumbai- 400001
Email: info@samwadlegal.com
Contact No.: +91 99679 67965
Consultation Modes:

1. In-Person at High Court Chambers Mumbai
2. Secure Video Conference (for outstation/NRI clients)

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