With the advent of globalization and modernization,Indian society has undergone innumerable drastic changes. People’s traditions, values, cultures, and beliefs have evolved to be more accepting and open-minded, even when it comes to the contentiously debated topic of live-in relationships. These days, many young couples are choosing to have live-in relationships.
Division of assets, also commonly known as division of property, is one of the most debatable topics in India. Earlier, through the implementation of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 a girl in a particular family was allowed to claim her part of the property equally like her brothers unless there is a will executed by her father for the division of property.
Family law is a branch of law that deals with issues relating to family matters like marriage, divorce, adoption, alimony, child custody. Inheritance etc. In India marriage and divorce are governed under specific acts and laws that have been laid down for different religious groups like the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, The Special Marriage Act 1954, etc.
