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Advocate Khevana Dagli is a Mumbai-based divorce and matrimonial lawyer handling a wide range of family and criminal-linked matters with professionalism, clarity, and a well-structured legal strategy. She assists clients in Mutual Consent Divorce, Contested Divorce, Domestic Violence, 498A criminal defence, maintenance, custody, and NRI matrimonial issues. Her approach is calm, practical, and client-focused, ensuring that every matter is handled with confidentiality and precision.

She has successfully handled divorces under the Hindu Marriage Act, Muslim/Sharia Law, Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, Special Marriage Act, Christian Marriage Act, as well as matrimonial cases involving foreign nationals and NRIs.

Primary Legal Services

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Mutual Consent Divorce

Mutual Consent Divorce is one of the simplest and most peaceful ways for a married couple to legally end their marriage. When both husband and wife mutually agree to separate and settle their terms regarding maintenance, child custody and property, the divorce process becomes smooth and time-saving.

Contested Divorce

A Contested Divorce is filed when husband and wife do not agree on ending the marriage or disagree on important issues such as child custody, maintenance, alimony, property, or allegations of cruelty, adultery or harassment. This type of divorce requires proper legal strategy, strong drafting, evidence collection and continuous representation in the Family Court.

Muslim Mutual Divorce (Khula, Mubarat & Talaq)

Muslim personal law provides several forms of divorce, including mutual divorce (Mubarat), wife-initiated divorce (Khula) and husband-initiated divorce (Talaq/Talaqnama). Each form requires proper drafting and compliance with legal and procedural requirements to avoid disputes later.

NRI Divorce & International Matrimonial Disputes

NRI marriages often face unique challenges. When one spouse resides abroad and the other is in India, divorce, custody, maintenance and property matters become complicated. There may be questions about which country has jurisdiction, whether a foreign divorce decree is valid in India, how to handle child custody across borders, and how to coordinate proceedings in two countries.

Annulment of Marriage (Void & Voidable)

Annulment legally declares a marriage null and void — as if it never existed. Unlike divorce, annulment is based on specific legal grounds such as fraud, coercion, impotence, or invalid ceremonies.

Judicial Separation

Judicial Separation allows spouses to legally live apart without ending the marriage. It offers time, space and legal protection while deciding whether reconciliation or divorce is appropriate. It is a useful remedy when spouses do not wish to dissolve marriage immediately but cannot continue living together.

Child Custody & Visitation

Child custody cases require a sensitive, practical and child-centric approach. Courts focus entirely on the welfare, stability and emotional well-being of the child.

Domestic Violence (Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005)

Domestic Violence (DV Act)

The Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is a very important law that provides protection and relief to women who face physical, mental, emotional, verbal, sexual or economic abuse from their husband or in-laws. Domestic Violence (DV) cases require sensitivity, legal clarity and proper planning because the impact is not only legal but also emotional and social.

Restraining Orders (Injunctions / Protection Orders)

Restraining Orders protect individuals from harassment, threats or interference by spouse or in-laws. These orders help ensure safety and peace during matrimonial disputes. During a matrimonial dispute, sometimes the behaviour of a spouse or in-laws becomes aggressive, threatening or mentally disturbing. There may be continuous calls, messages, visits to workplace, interference in daily life, attempts to take away children, or pressure through relatives. In some cases, the situation becomes unsafe or unbearable.

Maintenance & Alimony

Maintenance ensures that a financially dependent spouse or child receives support during and after matrimonial proceedings. It can be claimed under multiple laws depending on the case.

498A & Matrimonial Criminal Proceedings

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code or Section 85 of BNS deals with cruelty, harassment and dowry-related abuse by the husband or his relatives. The moment a 498A complaint or FIR is filed, the matter becomes criminal in nature, and the consequences can be serious, including arrest and criminal trial. These cases require strong legal strategy, careful documentation and immediate steps for protection.

Anticipatory Bail in Matrimonial Disputes

When a matrimonial dispute escalates into a criminal complaint, especially under Section 498A IPC/ Section 85 of BNS, Domestic Violence, or other harassment-related allegations, the risk of arrest becomes real. In such situations, the most urgent and essential step is to apply for Anticipatory Bail. Anticipatory Bail ensures that a person is not arrested and can participate in the investigation without fear. It is a preventive legal remedy available under Section 438 CrPC.

Quashing of FIR (Section 482 CrPC — Bombay High Court)

Quashing means requesting the High Court to completely cancel an FIR so that the criminal case ends at the very beginning and no trial occurs. It is primarily used in matrimonial disputes where allegations may be exaggerated, fabricated or when the dispute is settled.

Discharge Application (Criminal Proceedings)

A discharge application is filed in the trial court (Magistrate or Sessions Court) to close a criminal case before trial begins. If the evidence collected by police is weak or does not support the allegations, the accused can be discharged without facing a full trial. For matrimonial disputes, this is a powerful remedy when FIRs contain exaggerated or fabricated claims.

Declaration Suit (Family Court) — Marriage & Personal Status

Declaration Suit in Family Court

A Declaration Suit in the Family Court is filed when a person needs a judicial declaration regarding their matrimonial or personal status.

Other Legal Services

These matters commonly arise during matrimonial disputes and are handled with professionalism and complete confidentiality.

Restitution of Conjugal Rights (RCR)

For situations where a spouse leaves the marriage without valid reason. RCR helps seek restoration of marital cohabitation before divorce is considered.

Stridhan Recovery

Assistance in recovering jewellery, gifts and personal belongings wrongfully retained by the husband or in-laws, through DV Act or criminal provisions.

Section 9 HMA / Marriage Restoration

Legal remedy for spouses wanting to restore the relationship when desertion has taken place without justification.

Execution of Maintenance Orders

Enforcement of maintenance or alimony via salary attachment, bank garnishing or attachment of assets when the other side refuses to pay.

Modification of Maintenance

Increase or reduction of maintenance based on change in income, remarriage, financial hardship or change in circumstances.

Interim Child Access (Visitation)

Emergency applications for temporary visitation, video calls, weekend access or supervised access when parents are separated.

Change / Modification of Custody Orders

When circumstances change, the court can modify custody, access or relocation terms in the child's best interest.

Child Recovery / Handover Orders

Urgent court direction for safe recovery of a child wrongfully retained by one parent or moved without consent.

Child Travel & Passport Permissions

Court permissions for domestic/foreign travel, passport renewal and holiday access when parents are in dispute.

Legal Notices & Replies

Drafting strong legal notices or replies for matrimonial disputes, settlement talks, property issues or false allegations.

Counselling & Mediation Support

Assistance in out-of-court settlement discussions, structured mediation and emotionally sensitive negotiations.

DV Monetary Relief & Compensation

Applications for compensation, reimbursement of expenses and financial support in domestic violence matters.

DV Residence Orders

Ensuring the right to reside in the shared household or alternative accommodation when a woman faces domestic violence.

Police Complaints / NC Drafting

Drafting clear police complaints, NCs and written representations in cases of threats, abuse, harassment or mental cruelty.

FIR & Summons Guidance

Practical legal support when a spouse receives FIR, summons, 41A notice or police inquiry during a matrimonial dispute.

Warrant / NBW Cancellation

Urgent applications for cancellation/recall of warrants issued in matrimonial or criminal-linked matters.

Shared Home / Property Disputes

Legal support regarding access, possession, keys, lock-and-key situations and rights in shared household disputes.

Evidence Preparation (Chats, Emails, Recordings)

Urgent applications for cancellation/recall of warrants issued in matrimonial or criminal-linked matters.

Court Marriage & Registration

Assistance with Special Marriage Act process, notices, documentation and marriage certificate acquisition.

Passport / Name Change After Divorce

End-to-end support with change of name, passport correction, Aadhaar updates and post-divorce documentation.

Protection from False Cases

Strategic guidance for clients fearing false DV, 498A or maintenance cases — preventive steps before anything is filed.

Settlement Drafting & MOU Preparation

Drafting of clear, enforceable settlement terms to avoid disputes after divorce, custody or maintenance agreements.

Temporary Restraining Orders (Against In-Laws)

Quick protection orders to stop threatening behaviour, interference, stalking or harassment from relatives.

Mediation Representation

Professional representation in court-referred mediation sessions to ensure fair and structured settlement dialogue.

Enforcement of Custody / Access Orders

When the other parent denies access, you can seek strict enforcement and contempt proceedings if required.

Transfer Petition (Supreme Court & High Court)

Assistance in filing or defending Transfer Petitions before the Supreme Court or Bombay High Court in matrimonial cases. Useful when one spouse wants the case shifted due to safety, convenience or misuse of jurisdiction.

Divorce Petition Drafting (High-Quality Drafting)

Strong, clear and well-structured drafting of petitions, replies, affidavits and settlement terms for divorce, DV Act, 498A and maintenance matters. Proper drafting sets the tone of the case and avoids unnecessary litigation.

Counselling & Matrimonial Guidance

Supportive, confidential counselling for couples facing communication breakdowns or marital stress. Helps understand options and reduce emotional pressure before taking any final legal step.

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