Advocate Mrunmayi Kotawadekar

Questions Answered by Advocate Mrunmayi Kotawadekar (100+ answers)

Q: Child maintainance issue before divorce

Background: 36F married to 37M. Husband's dependent parents caused severe marital strain due to lack of boundaries.Neglect: Husband blamed me for all issues and neglected our daughter.Separation: We moved into a separate house, which I funded entirely.Current Situation: Due to ongoing abuse, I filed a domestic violence report. My husband has now abandoned the home, moved back with his parents, and is refusing to pay child support.

Advocate Mrunmayi Kotawadekar answered
You may seek maintenance, child support and appropriate reliefs under the DV Act, including monetary relief and residence orders, if applicable. Kindly clarify whether any DV proceedings have been initiated and their current status.

Q: Cheque bounce complaint filing and hearings

Hi all,I am looking for advocate for cheque bounce complaint filing and hearings.

Advocate Mrunmayi Kotawadekar answered
A cheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act requires timely compliance with the statutory notice and limitation periods. Keep the cheque, bank return memo, legal notice, and proof of service ready before filing the complaint. Legal advice after reviewing the documents is recommended.

Q: Maintenance and alimony related query

1. Are husband and wife both required to provide all bank account details in Income affidavit (as per Rajnish vs Neha SC judgement) ?2. Is wife required to provide joint bank account details in Income affidavit (as per Rajnish vs Neha SC judgement) ? (where wife mother first holder and wife second holder in joint bank account)

Advocate Mrunmayi Kotawadekar answered
As per Rajnesh v Neha, both parties must make full and truthful financial disclosure. If the wife is a holder/joint holder in any bank account and has beneficial interest or access, disclosure is advisable in the income affidavit.

Q: Looking for a Mediator to Help Resolve a Family Issue

I am looking for a person who can speak with my brother's wife's family and help resolve an ongoing family issue through a short conversation of about 10–15 minutes. We need someone who is calm, neutral, and experienced in handling family disputes. The budget for this service is up to ₹1,000. Please contact me if you can help or know someone suitable for this role

Advocate Mrunmayi Kotawadekar answered
Formal mediation requires consent of both parties. Informal conciliation or a neutral discussion may be attempted only if the other side voluntarily agrees to engage, however no specific resolution or outcome can be guaranteed.

Q: Incorporation and hiring in India

I need advice on running a business in India from Norway. We might hire local Indian employees. Specifically I need to know if:- We should start a subsidiary in India (incorporation of foreign-owned Indian Pvt Ltd) or use an EOR- If we need approval from RBI- If we need approval from reserve bank of India and/or FEI approvalThe business is in shipping and we are looking to hire Indian brokers as well as Indian surveyors for ship maintenance.

Advocate Mrunmayi Kotawadekar answered
For long-term operations, incorporating an Indian subsidiary is preferable; EOR suits limited hiring. FEMA/FDI compliance and possible RBI approval depend on shipping activities. Tax, employment, and sector-specific maritime regulations require review before setup.