[Advt.] 7 Day Online Certificate Course On Family Courts: Practice & Procedure By Legal Expatiate [Register Before 5th October]

This Course will help participants to learn the corporate litigation field from practical aspect. It will upgrade their procedural skills in family matters which a lawyer must possess who is willing to practice at Family Court. This course will also help to upgrade litigation skills.

Topics Covered

Day I - Basic

• Family courts in India
• Types of cases which are filed in Family courts
• Jurisdiction of family courts (Section 8)
• Exclusion of jurisdiction (section 9)
• Procedure of family courts (Chapter IV of Family Courts Act)
• Main focus on settlement and conciliation

Day 2 - Procedure of mutual consent divorce

• How to determine jurisdiction?
• Procedure of filing (Documents required, Online filing process, Court fees etc)
• procedure of Mediation
• Report of mediator
• Draft of Mutual Consent divorce petition
• Verification Infront of judge
• Procedure to convert mutual consent divorce into Contested divorce

Day 3 - Procedure of contested divorce

• Drafting legal notice
• How to determine jurisdiction?
• Procedure of filing (online and offline, court fees, documents etc)
• Issuance of summons and preliminary hearing
• Compulsory mediation
• Filing of written statement in case of failure of mediation
• Procedure of Evidence in form of affidavits and examination of witnesses
• Evidence close pursis
• Procedure after evidence
• How to draw decree of divorce?

Day 4 - Procedure of Appeal in divorce cases

• Procedure to file appeal?
• Documents required
• How to get certified copy of divorce decree?
• Draft of family court appeal
• Can one file appeal against mutual consent divorce order

Day 5 - Procedure in custody matters

• Determining Jurisdiction
• Procedure of filing(documents required, court fees etc)
• Draft of the custody petition
• Admission of the petition & issuance of summons
• Grounds for seeking custody
• Counselling session
• Interim order
• Concept of visitation rights
• Final order
• Procedure of execution of final decision of the court

Day 6 - Procedure in Restitution of conjugal rights matters

• Concept of restitution
• Grounds of restitution
• Who can seek relief?
• How to decide jurisdiction?
• Drafting petition
• Drafting reply
• Counselling
• Tips to present evidence
• Final arguments
• Decree
• Execution of decree

Day 7 - Other matters entertained by Family courts

• Procedure of dissolution of marriage
• Procedure of declaring a marriage null & void
• Procedure in guardianship matters
• Procedure followed in judicial separation matters

Speakers

1. Adv Shashi Kiran, Family Courts Delhi & Supreme Court of India (Exp 42yrs)

With over 42 years of legal expertise and designated as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of India, Advocate Shashi Kiran is a figure in the legal landscape of Delhi NCR. She has represented both individual and corporate clients at various courts and tribunals, and served as a panel advocate for renowned organizations such as Delhi Metro, MTNL, HAL, MCD, the Union of India, and the Ministry of Railways.

Advocate Shashi Kiran has been recognized in the media for her impactful Public Interest Litigations (PILs), which have addressed issues such as fighting against counterfeit bottled water and spurious pharmaceutical drugs in the NCT and across India, the establishment of family courts in Delhi, and the prevention of female infanticide.

In addition to her legal practice, she is an accomplished author, her notable contribution to the legal literature include books such as Digest on Land Laws and Compensation Cases, Law of Maintenance, and Professional Ethics.

2. Adv Sudarshani Ray, Family Court, Delhi (Exp - 17yrs)

Advocate Sudershani has since been practicing and handling cases independently with a result oriented approach, both professionally and ethically and has now acquired 17 years of professional experience in providing legal consultancy and advisory services. She has completed her BA.LLB(Hons) from Jamia Millia Islamia and has been practicing and handling cases independently and provides legal consultancy and advisory services.
Advocate Sudershani provides services in various field of civil as well as corporate laws, inter-alia, Suits, Writs, Petitions, Appeals, Revisions, Complaints relating to debt recovery, dishonor of cheques, rent control act, property disputes, matrimonial disputes, consumer complaints, complaints pertaining to Food Adulteration Act and service matter .

3. Adv Monima Khan, Family court, Kolkata (Exp - 21yrs)

Advocate Monima Khan has been practicing and handling cases independently with a result-oriented approach, both professionally and ethically and has now acquired many years of professional experience in providing legal consultancy and advisory services.

4. Adv S Thulasiram, Family Court, Hyderabad (Exp - 23 yrs)

He is a dedicated advocate practicing at the High Courts of Hyderabad and Amaravathi, specializing in a wide range of legal domains, including arbitration, cyber law, civil and criminal litigation, family disputes, and revenue land matters. As the Founder & Proprietor of STR Law Firm in Khairathabad, Hyderabad, he leads a dynamic team of legal professionals, delivering comprehensive and tailored legal solutions to clients. Academically, he holds an M.Tech, LL.B., and LL.M. from Osmania University, Hyderabad, along with specialized qualifications in Crimes, Cyber Crimes, and Forensic Laws from NALSAR University. He also possess an MA in Sociology and an MBA in Finance, enriching his understanding of societal issues and financial management, which complements his legal expertise.

5. Ms Medha Singh, Asst. Professor, NFSU, Gandhinagar

Medha Singh has completed her LL.M. in Criminal and Security Laws from Institute of Law, Nirma University and B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) from Amity University, Lucknow. She has also completed the One Year Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Law and Forensic Science from NALSAR Hyderabad and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Law from University of Petroleum Energy Studies, Dehradun. She has experience in organizing various academic events such as legal aid/awareness camp, national seminars, moot court competitions etc.

Perks of Attending the course

• Live Sessions and also get its recordings (one month validity)
• Get study material & certificate
• E certificate of completion and sample drafts
• Improvise your skills of litigation
• Pocket Friendly course
• Easy access on zoom
• Experienced guidance at door step

Who can Attend?

• Students (UG and PG)
• Advocates
• Academicians
• Research Scholars

Registrations Fees: Rs 999/-

Last Date of Registration: 5th Oct, 2025

Registration Procedure:

Steps of registration

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