Breaking Up  (English, Paperback, Shroff Mrunalini Deshmukh, Fazaa)

Breaking Up: Your Guide To Getting Divorced explains all the legal aspects of obtaining a divorce.

Summary Of The Book

The breakup of a relationship is never a pleasant occurrence. However, in the changing scenario around the world, the traditional institution of marriage is breaking up. More and more people are obtaining divorces, reflecting changes in attitudes towards relationships and towards long term commitments.

The authors of Breaking Up: Your Guide To Getting Divorced are matrimonial lawyers. They have had experience in a wide number of divorce cases, of many different kinds. People obtain divorce for many causes, some justified, some superficial.

The authors themselves assert that divorce should be the last resort. They explain that when a spouse approaches them with the idea of getting a divorce, they first try to act as counsellors and try to get the person to find an amicable solution without taking the extreme step.

They point out that the increase in divorce cases in India is a result of the many changes taking place in the society. It includes the drop in commitment towards making a relationship work, the influence of other cultures and a general increase in a casual attitude towards family relationships. However, in many cases, a divorce might be the only way out of a bad relationship or the only solution that the partners are willing to accept. In that case, it is better for the person to know all the legal processes involved in filing for and obtaining a divorce.

So, Breaking Up: Your Guide To Getting Divorced explains the laws, rights and other aspects of the divorce process. It discusses questions like the grounds on which to obtain a divorce, how to file for divorce, identifying a good lawyer, alimony and child custody issues and even how much a divorce can cost.

The book also discusses special cases like foreign and NRI marriages, and obtaining annulment, restitution of conjugal rights, and reconciliation. The authors also counsel their clients on the advisability of getting a divorce based on mutual consent as the best option for the dissolution of the relationship.

The book explains the causes and effects of divorce cases through many case studies, the legal processes and the many difficulties and battles involved in getting a divorce. It is a useful and practical guide for those who are considering getting out of a married relationship. It provides advice not just on how to get a divorce, it also counsels readers on the advisability of finding an amicable solution to their problems.

About The Authors

Mrunalini Deshmukh is a renowned lawyer.

Mrunalini Deshmukh has handled many divorce cases, including high profile ones. Personally, she firmly believes in the institution of marriage and the joint family. She is also committed to social causes like the rehabilitation of the children of HIV patients and sex workers. She is a descendant of the revolutionary nationalist, Tatya Tope.

Fazaa Shroff-Garg is Mrunalini Deshmukh’s junior.

Fazaa Shroff-Garg is a lawyer, dancer and a committed animal rights advocate. Her father is the noted solicitor, Parimal K. Shroff. She is married to Anirudh and lives in Mumbai.