Exhaustive Coverage of all Family Law Subjects
Contemporary Issues in Family Law Covered
Both Theoretical & Practical Aspects Covered
Course Outline
Master Every Aspect of Family Law
Finology Legal brings you an Exhaustive Family Law Course—packed with landmark cases & practical applications.
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Why this Course?
Family Law is a key subject in several competitive law exams, including:
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CLAT PG (Common Law Admission Test - PG) – For admission to LLM programs.
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Judiciary Exams (PCS-J, Civil Judge Exams) – Almost all state judicial services exams cover Family Law.
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NET/JRF (Law) – Required for lectureship and PhD eligibility.
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AIBE (All India Bar Examination) – Mandatory for practising law in India.
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State Bar Council Exams – Includes Family Law as a core subject.
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University Law Entrance & Semester Exams – LLB and LLM programs have dedicated Family Law papers.
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Course Syllabus
- An overview of Family law in India
- Family Laws Dictionary: A to Z List on Important Terms
- Books and Movies Recommendation
- Structure of Family Courts in India
- The Retro Effect: How time matters in Law?
- Activities for You
- Assessment Answers
- Sources of Hindu Law
- Schools of Hindu Law
- Sources of Muslim Law
- Schools of Muslim Law
- Assessment Answers
- Marriage under Hindu Law (HMA)
- Stridhan under Hindu Law
- Marriages under Muslim Law
- Special Marriage Act, 1954
- The Personal Law (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Assessment Answers
- Talaq under Muslim Law
- Divorce under Hindu Law
- Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
- Prenuptial Agreements: Are prenups valid in India?
- Assessment Answers
- Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
- Adoption under Muslim Law
- Guardianship under Hindu and Muslim law
- Matrimonial Remedies
- Assessment Answers
- Concept of Family Property
- Laws on Succession
- Concept of Pre-emption or Shufaa
- Assessment Answers
- Court system in India & Family Court Act
- Uniform Civil Code: Need of the hour
- Concept of Waqf: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
- Concept and Consequences of Polygamy
- Legal Recognition of Live-In Relationships
- Legality of Child Marriage in India
- Assessment Answers
- Landmark and Top Case Laws
- Daughter's Right to Property Case
Who should take this course?
The Course has been designed for:
1. Law students who want to understand the wide scope of family law.
2. Aspirants who want to seek a career in family law litigation.
3. Any law professional or anyone preparing for competitive exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
The weightage of family law in CLAT PG is moderate, usually 5-10 questions. In judiciary exams, especially state PCS(J), it’s a core subject. Topics like marriage, divorce, and maintenance laws are commonly tested.
After studying family law, you can become a divorce or custody lawyer, work with NGOs on women’s rights, or join mediation services. It also helps in judiciary prep, UGC NET, and academic research.
The role of family law in matrimonial disputes is to regulate the legal relationship between spouses. It provides rules and procedures for:
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Marriage, separation, divorce
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Alimony, maintenance, and custody
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Property division and inheritance rights
Yes, family law is part of the Paper II syllabus in UGC NET Law. It covers topics such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and personal laws. A solid understanding of Hindu and Muslim family law can help score well in this section.
Some famous family law cases in India include:
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Shah Bano case (1985) – Muslim woman’s right to maintenance
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Sarla Mudgal case (1995) – Conversion and bigamy
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Vineeta Sharma case (2020) – Daughters’ right in ancestral property
These cases shaped major debates around personal laws and equality.
The key differences between HMA and SMA are:
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HMA applies to Hindus; SMA applies to all religions
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HMA allows religious ceremonies; SMA requires court registration
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SMA needs 30-day public notice before marriage can be solemnized; HMA does not
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Succession laws differ under both acts
Family law in India refers to the laws that govern domestic relationships. It covers:
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Marriage, divorce, custody, adoption, inheritance
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Personal laws for different religions (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, etc.)
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Secular laws like the Special Marriage Act
The Course duration is for 1 year, and any extension will be at our discretion.
Yes, the course is helpful for all competitive exams, including those in the Judiciary, CLAT PG, etc., and your semester exams.
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