Court Marriage & Family Lawyer in North Delhi

Legal assistance for couples and families in North Delhi

North Delhi includes the university belt around Kamla Nagar and GTB Nagar, so we often speak with students and young professionals who live away from their parents' home address. Their Aadhaar may show a hometown address; in that case a current rent agreement or other residence proof for the Delhi address usually matters for the 30-day residence condition.

We help with court marriage under the Special Marriage Act, registration of marriages already performed, certificate corrections, and family matters such as divorce, maintenance and custody. We do not claim a physical office in every area; consultations are available by phone, WhatsApp or by appointment.

Which authority handles your matter?

Court marriage and registration are handled by the SDM acting as Marriage Officer or Registrar for your sub-division, not by a court. Divorce, maintenance and custody for North Delhi are generally heard at the Rohini Courts, subject to the jurisdiction rules for each case.

Model Town, earlier part of North district, now falls in the new Central North district. Delhi's revenue districts were reorganised from 11 to 13 by a Revenue Department notification of 25 December 2025. The new districts are Central, Central North, East, New Delhi, North, North East, North West, Old Delhi, Outer North, South, South East, South West and West; Shahdara is no longer a separate revenue district. SDM (sub-division) boundaries moved with this change, so the Marriage Officer or registering authority for your address may differ from what older websites say. Always confirm your current sub-division on the Delhi Revenue Department website before applying. A further notification of 3 September 2026 aligned registration jurisdiction with these boundaries, with a Sub-Registrar office for each of the 39 sub-divisions.

Sub-divisions (SDM offices) in North Delhi

North Delhi has 3 sub-divisions: Burari, Adarsh Nagar, Badli. The SDM of each sub-division acts as Marriage Officer for residents of that sub-division. See the full list of Delhi SDM offices.

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Well-known areas

Burari, Adarsh Nagar, Badli, Kamla Nagar, GTB Nagar and surrounding neighbourhoods. If you are unsure which sub-division your address falls in after the 2026 changes, share your address with us and we will help check.

Services for North Delhi

Court Marriage Marriage Registration Special Marriage Act Inter-Religion Marriage Inter-Caste Marriage Divorce Maintenance Child Custody Domestic Violence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do couples from North Delhi apply for court marriage?

To the SDM acting as Marriage Officer for the sub-division where at least one partner has lived for 30 days. Sub-division boundaries changed with the December 2025 reorganisation, so confirm your current office.

Which court handles divorce cases for North Delhi?

Family matters for North Delhi are generally heard at Rohini Courts, but jurisdiction depends on where the marriage took place and where the parties live or last lived together.

Do you have an office in this area?

Our head office is at H-92, G Block, First Floor, Karkardooma Court, Delhi 110032. Clients from North Delhi can consult by phone or WhatsApp, or visit by appointment.

Disclaimer: This page gives general information about the law and procedure as understood at the time of writing. It is not legal advice for your situation. Requirements may vary depending on the parties' circumstances, applicable law, jurisdiction and the concerned authority, and rules and forms change from time to time. Please consult an advocate before acting.

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