Family law matters are rarely just legal disputes; they involve people’s homes, children, and futures. Per Se Legal handles family law matters with both the technical precision the courts demand and the sensitivity these cases deserve, in accordance with the Family Courts Act, 2023, and Bangladesh’s personal law framework.
Marriage, Divorce & Separation
- Advice and representation in divorce (talaq) proceedings under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, including notice to the Chairman and the mandatory 90-day arbitration council process
- Khula and mubarat (mutual divorce) proceedings
- Marriage and divorce registration matters under the Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act, 1974
- Divorce proceedings for Hindu, Christian, and other communities under their respective personal laws
- Restitution of conjugal rights suits
Dower (Denmohor)
- Recovery suits for unpaid prompt (tatkhonik) or deferred (bilombito) dower
- Advice on tamadi (limitation) deadlines to prevent claims from lapsing
- Negotiation and settlement of dower disputes before litigation
Maintenance & Financial Support
- Maintenance (bhoron-poshon) claims for wives and children
- Post-divorce maintenance during the iddat period and beyond, where legally applicable
- Enforcement of maintenance orders through the Family Court
Child Custody & Guardianship
- Custody (hifazot) disputes between parents
- Guardianship applications under the Guardianship and Wards Act, 1890
- Visitation rights and parenting arrangements
- Child support and welfare-focused representation, always centered on the best interests of the child
Protection from Violence & Abuse
- Representation in cases under the Nari o Shishu Nirjatan Daman Ain, 2000, including dowry-related violence
- Cases under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 2018, on both the complainant and defense side
- Applications under the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2010
- Representation in acid violence cases under the Acid Crime Control Act, 2002
- Defense against false or exaggerated allegations, where the facts of a case warrant it
Inheritance, Adoption & Other Family Matters
- Inheritance and heirship disputes across Muslim, Hindu, and other personal law systems
- Legal guidance on adoption and guardianship of minors
- Child marriage–related legal issues under the Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2017
- Family arbitration and out-of-court settlement (shalish) facilitation
Family Court Litigation & Procedure
- Filing and defending suits before the Family Court, with the streamlined procedures introduced under the Family Courts Act, 2023 — including the fixed 200-taka court fee across all family matters and the bar on appeal for dower decrees of 50,000 taka or less
- Representation at both statutory conciliation stages — the pre-trial hearing and the post-evidence hearing — where the court itself attempts to broker a settlement before proceeding further
- Filing through the e-Family Court system where available
- Appeals and revisions arising from Family Court decisions before the District Judge Court and High Court Division
Why Per Se Legal Family law cases carry an emotional weight that a purely transactional approach cannot serve well. Our practice combines careful procedural handling accurate notices, correctly calculated limitation periods, properly drafted pleadings with a research-informed understanding of how these cases actually proceed through Bangladesh’s family courts, particularly in matters involving dowry, maintenance, and violence against women. We aim to resolve matters efficiently wherever possible, and to litigate firmly wherever necessary.