Family and Personal

MARRIAGE REGISTRATION APPLICATION

The Marriage Officer / Registrar of Marriages Date: Subject: Application for registration of marriage Sir/Madam, We, the undersigned, apply for the registration of our marriage and state as follows: 1. PARTICULARS OF THE HUSBAND Name : Date of birth : Address : 2. PARTICULARS OF THE WIFE Name : Date of birth : Address : 3. PARTICULARS OF THE MARRIAGE Date of marriage : Place of marriage: Rites / form : Registration sought under: 4. DECLARATIONS 4.1 That our marriage was duly solemnised on the date and at the place stated above. 4.2 That neither of us had a spouse living at the time of the marriage. 4.3 That both of us had attained the age prescribed by law at the time of the marriage, and were of sound mind and capable of giving valid consent. 4.4 That we are not within the degrees of prohibited relationship, save where a custom governing at least one of us permits a marriage between us. 4.5 That the particulars given above are true to the best of our knowledge and belief. 5. We request that our marriage be registered and that a MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE be issued to us. Husband Wife…

AFFIDAVIT

I, , of , aged about years, by occupation , residing at , do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows: 1. That I am the deponent herein, am competent to swear this affidavit, and am fully conversant with the facts and circumstances stated below. 2. That this affidavit is being made for the purpose of . 3. That the facts stated by me herein are as follows: 4. That the statements made above are true to my personal knowledge, save where stated to be on information received, which I believe to be true. 5. That I have not concealed any material fact, and nothing material has been suppressed or misstated in this affidavit. 6. That I am fully aware that any false statement made in this affidavit would render me liable to prosecution in accordance with law. DEPONENT VERIFICATION I, the deponent above named, do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 6 of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, that no part of it is false, and that nothing material has been concealed therefrom. Verified at on this . DEPONENT IDENTIFIED BY ME SWORN AND…

DEED OF CHANGE OF NAME

I, , residing at , do hereby declare and make known to all whom it may concern as follows: 1. That I have absolutely renounced, relinquished, and abandoned the use of my former name and have assumed, in place thereof, the name . 2. That I shall hereafter, upon all occasions, be known, called, and described by the name exclusively, and not by my former name. 3. 4. That I authorize and request all persons to designate and address me by my new name of accordingly. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have executed this Deed on . (formerly ) WITNESS 1 WITNESS 2 Name: Name: Address: Address:

MARRIAGE AFFIDAVIT

I, , residing at , do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That I was married to on at . 2. That this affidavit is being executed for the purpose of . 3. That the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and nothing material has been concealed therefrom. DEPONENT Verified at on that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. DEPONENT

MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE PETITION

PETITION FOR DIVORCE BY MUTUAL CONSENT Between ... Petitioner No. 1 and ... Petitioner No. 2 The Petitioners respectfully submit as follows: 1. That the Petitioners were married to each other on at . 2. That the Petitioners have been living separately since and have been unable to live together as husband and wife. 3. That the Petitioners have mutually agreed that their marriage should be dissolved, and this petition is filed with the free consent of both parties, without any force, fraud, or undue influence. 4. That the Petitioners have arrived at the following settlement: PRAYER The Petitioners therefore pray that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to dissolve the marriage between the Petitioners by a decree of divorce by mutual consent under the applicable law. PETITIONER NO. 1 PETITIONER NO. 2

DOMESTIC HELP ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This Agreement is executed on between , residing at (hereinafter "the Employer"), and (hereinafter "the Worker"). 1. NATURE OF WORK The Worker is engaged to perform the following duties: . 2. WAGES The Employer shall pay the Worker a monthly wage of Rs. , payable at the end of each month. 3. WEEKLY OFF The Worker shall be entitled to a weekly off on . 4. TERMINATION Either party may end this engagement by giving reasonable prior notice to the other. 5. CONDUCT The Worker agrees to perform duties with due care, and the Employer agrees to treat the Worker with dignity and in accordance with applicable law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have signed this Agreement on the date first written above. EMPLOYER WORKER

SEPARATION AGREEMENT

This Agreement is executed on between and , who have agreed to live separately from , without dissolving their marriage. 1. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS 2. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS 3. NATURE OF THIS AGREEMENT This Agreement records the parties' mutual understanding during their separation and does not itself constitute a divorce or legal dissolution of the marriage. 4. REVIEW Either party may seek to revisit these terms by mutual agreement, or as circumstances change. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.

FAMILY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is executed on between and , who are related as . 1. MAINTENANCE AMOUNT agrees to pay a monthly maintenance amount of Rs. , payable by of each month. 2. NATURE OF THIS AGREEMENT This Agreement records the parties' mutual understanding regarding maintenance and does not affect either party's independent legal rights or remedies under applicable law. 3. REVIEW The amount agreed above may be revised by mutual written consent as circumstances change. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.

MUTUAL CHILD CUSTODY AGREEMENT

This Agreement is executed on between and , parents of the following children: . 1. CUSTODY AND VISITATION 2. FINANCIAL SUPPORT 3. BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD Both parents agree that this arrangement is made in the best interests of the children and may be revisited by mutual agreement as circumstances change. 4. NATURE OF THIS AGREEMENT This Agreement records the parents' mutual understanding and may be placed before a court for its consideration in any related proceeding. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.

NAME CORRECTION AFFIDAVIT

I, , residing at , do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows: 1. That my correct name is . 2. That due to a clerical or typographical error, my name appears incorrectly as "" in the following document(s): . 3. That both names, and , refer to one and the same person, namely myself, and this affidavit is executed to clarify and correct this discrepancy. 4. That the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. DEPONENT Verified at on that the contents of the above affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. DEPONENT

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

This Agreement is executed on between and , in contemplation of their marriage planned for . 1. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS 2. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT 3. NATURE OF THIS AGREEMENT The parties acknowledge that premarital agreements are not fully codified under Indian personal law and their enforceability may vary, but execute this Agreement as a genuine, voluntary record of their mutual understanding regarding finances entering the marriage. 4. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION Both parties confirm they have entered into this Agreement freely and with full understanding of its contents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.

ADOPTION DEED

This Deed is executed on between (hereinafter "the Giver") and (hereinafter "the Adoptive Parent"). WHEREAS the Giver has, out of free will and without any consideration, given , aged years, in adoption to the Adoptive Parent, and the Adoptive Parent has taken the child in adoption. 1. DECLARATION The adoption has been performed in accordance with the applicable ceremonies and requirements of law, and the Giver hereby relinquishes all parental rights and obligations in respect of the child in favour of the Adoptive Parent. 2. EFFECT OF ADOPTION From the date of this Deed, shall, for all purposes, be treated as the child of the Adoptive Parent, with all attendant rights of inheritance and succession as a natural-born child, and shall cease to have any such rights in the family of birth, except as otherwise provided by law. 3. CONSENT This adoption has been made with the free consent of the Giver and the Adoptive Parent, without force, fraud, or undue influence. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Deed on the date first written above. GIVER ADOPTIVE PARENT

MAINTENANCE PETITION

PETITION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER SECTION 144 OF THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 Petitioner: Respondent: Respectfully submitted: 1. That the Petitioner is the of the Respondent and is unable to maintain herself/himself. 2. That the Respondent has sufficient means but has neglected and refused to maintain the Petitioner, on the following grounds: 3. That the Petitioner is entitled to a monthly maintenance of Rs. from the Respondent. PRAYER It is prayed that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to direct the Respondent to pay the Petitioner a monthly maintenance of Rs. , along with such interim maintenance as the Court deems fit during the pendency of this petition. PETITIONER Date:

LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT

This Agreement is executed on between and (hereinafter jointly "the Partners"), both being adults entering into this relationship out of their own free will. 1. COHABITATION The Partners shall reside together at as partners in a live-in relationship. 2. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT 3. MUTUAL RESPECT AND CONSENT The Partners confirm that this relationship is entered into with full, free consent, without any coercion, and that either Partner may end the relationship and this Agreement by giving reasonable written notice to the other. 4. NO MARRIAGE IMPLIED This Agreement does not, by itself, constitute or imply a marriage between the Partners under any personal law. 5. SEPARATE PROPERTY Any asset owned by a Partner prior to this Agreement shall remain that Partner's separate property unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Partners have executed this Agreement on the date first written above. PARTNER 1 PARTNER 2

CHILD CUSTODY MODIFICATION PETITION

PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER Petitioner: Respondent: Respectfully submitted: 1. That an order regarding the custody of the minor child presently subsists between the parties, as follows: 2. That since the passing of the said order, the following changed circumstances have arisen, warranting a modification of custody arrangements in the interest of the child's welfare: PRAYER It is prayed that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to modify the existing custody order in respect of the minor child , having due regard to the child's welfare as the paramount consideration. PETITIONER Date:

DIVORCE PETITION (CONTESTED)

PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Petitioner: Respondent: Respectfully submitted: 1. That the marriage between the Petitioner and the Respondent was solemnized on at . 2. That the Respondent has treated the Petitioner in the following manner, constituting grounds for dissolution of marriage: 3. That there is no possibility of reconciliation between the parties. PRAYER It is prayed that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to pass a decree dissolving the marriage between the Petitioner and the Respondent, and grant such other reliefs as this Court deems fit. PETITIONER Date:

BEFORE THE

APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE MAINTENANCE AND WELFARE OF PARENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS ACT, 2007 IN THE MATTER OF: , aged years ... APPLICANT VERSUS ... RESPONDENT MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: 1. That the Applicant is years of age and is a senior citizen / parent within the meaning of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. 2. That the Respondent is the of the Applicant, and is a person liable to maintain the Applicant under Section 4 of the said Act. 3. CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE APPLICANT 4. That the Applicant is unable to maintain himself/herself from his/her own earnings or out of the property owned by him/her. 5. MEANS OF THE RESPONDENT 6. That the Respondent has sufficient means to maintain the Applicant but has neglected and refused to do so, notwithstanding the Applicant's requests. 7. That the Applicant is entitled to a monthly maintenance allowance from the Respondent under Section 4 read with Section 5 of the said Act, so as to enable the Applicant to lead a normal life. 8. That the Applicant seeks a monthly maintenance of Rs. , which is…

RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS PETITION

PETITION NO. OF 20 IN THE MATTER OF: ... PETITIONER VERSUS ... RESPONDENT PETITION UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 FOR RESTITUTION OF CONJUGAL RIGHTS MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: 1. That the marriage between the Petitioner and the Respondent was solemnised on at according to Hindu rites and ceremonies, and the said marriage is valid and subsisting. 2. That after the marriage the parties lived together as husband and wife at the address of the Petitioner, and cohabited as such. 3. FACTS 4. That the Respondent has, with effect from , withdrawn from the society of the Petitioner without any reasonable excuse or lawful justification. 5. EFFORTS MADE BY THE PETITIONER Despite the above efforts, the Respondent has declined to return to the matrimonial home and to resume cohabitation. 6. That there is no legal ground why the relief sought should not be granted, and there has been no collusion or connivance between the parties in the presentation of this petition. 7. That the Petitioner is willing and ready to receive the Respondent back into the matrimonial home, to discharge…

DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

This SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT is made on between , of (the "Husband"), and , of (the "Wife"). RECITALS A. The parties were married on according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. B. Owing to irreconcilable differences in temperament and outlook, the parties have been living separately since , and have found it impossible to live together as husband and wife. C. The parties have mutually decided to dissolve their marriage by consent, and wish to record the terms on which all matters between them stand settled. D. The parties have entered into this Agreement freely and voluntarily, after understanding its terms, and after having had the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice. NOW IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1. DISSOLUTION BY MUTUAL CONSENT The parties shall jointly present a petition for divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 before the competent court, and shall cooperate fully in its prosecution, including by appearing on all dates and making the statements required. 2. ALIMONY AND MAINTENANCE The above is agreed as full and final settlement of all…

GUARDIANSHIP PETITION FOR A MINOR

GUARDIANSHIP PETITION NO. OF 20 IN THE MATTER OF: ... PETITIONER AND IN THE MATTER OF , A MINOR PETITION UNDER SECTIONS 7 AND 8 OF THE GUARDIANS AND WARDS ACT, 1890 MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: 1. That the Petitioner is the of (the "Minor"), aged years, born on . 2. POSITION REGARDING THE MINOR'S PARENTS 3. GROUNDS FOR THE PETITION 4. That the Petitioner seeks appointment as guardian of the of the Minor. 5. PROPERTY OF THE MINOR 6. That the Petitioner is a fit and proper person to be appointed as guardian, being of sound mind, of good character, financially capable of providing for the Minor, and closely related to and genuinely concerned for the Minor. 7. That the appointment of the Petitioner as guardian is in the WELFARE OF THE MINOR, which under Section 17 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 is the paramount consideration. In particular, the Petitioner is best placed to provide for the Minor's care, education, health and upbringing. 8. That the Minor has been residing with and in the care of the Petitioner, and is emotionally attached to the Petitioner and to the Petitioner's…

AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT FOR ADOPTION

I, , aged about years, residing at , being the of the child named below, do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows: 1. That I am the deponent herein and am competent to swear this affidavit. 2. PARTICULARS OF THE CHILD Name : Age : years Date of birth : 3. That I am the of the said child and am legally entitled to give the child in adoption. 4. CONSENT I hereby give my FREE, VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED CONSENT to the adoption of the said child by . 5. REASON 6. DECLARATIONS 6.1 That I am giving this consent of my own free will, without any coercion, force, fraud, threat, inducement, payment, reward or undue influence from any person whatsoever. 6.2 That NO PAYMENT OR REWARD of any kind, in cash or in kind, has been received by me or promised to me in consideration of giving the child in adoption. I am fully aware that receiving or giving any such payment or reward is an offence in law. 6.3 That I have been counselled and made fully aware of the consequences of this consent, and I understand that upon adoption the child shall cease to be my child for all purposes, and shall…