Advocate Rukmini Iyer

Name: Advocate Rukmini Iyer
Specialization: Family Law
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 12+ Years in Family & Matrimonial Legal Practice
Languages Known: Tamil, English, Hindi

Professional Summary:

Advocate Rukmini Iyer is a seasoned Family Law practitioner based in Chennai, with over 12 years of dedicated experience in resolving complex family and matrimonial matters through legal counsel, negotiation, and litigation. She is widely recognized for her empathetic approach and deep understanding of the sensitivities involved in cases like divorce, child custody, domestic violence, and maintenance.

Her practice spans across personal laws applicable to Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and inter-faith families, and she has represented both Indian and NRI clients in family disputes and mutual settlements.

Areas of Expertise:

• Divorce (Contested & Mutual Consent)

• Judicial Separation & Annulment of Marriage

• Child Custody, Guardianship & Visitation Rights

• Alimony & Maintenance (Sec. 125 CrPC & HMA)

• Domestic Violence & Protection Orders

• Dowry Harassment & 498A IPC Defence

• Family Settlements & Property Disputes

• Restitution of Conjugal Rights

• Adoption & Guardianship Legal Services

• Counseling & Mediation for Marital Disputes

Courts Practiced In:

• Family Court, Chennai (All Benches)

• Madras High Court

• District & Sessions Courts, Chennai

• Women’s Commission & Protection Officer Hearings

• Mediation Centres & Lok Adalats

Why Choose Advocate Rukmini Iyer:

✔ 12+ years of hands-on experience in family law
✔ Skilled in both litigation and amicable settlement
✔ Provides safe, confidential, and non-judgmental counsel
✔ Experienced with NRI family matters and cross-border custody
✔ Efficient handling of time-sensitive domestic abuse cases
✔ Multilingual communication and client-focused support

Education:

• LL.B. – The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai

• B.A. (Psychology) – Stella Maris College, Chennai

• Diploma in Family Law & Conflict Resolution – Indian Law Institute (Optional)

Professional Memberships:

• Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

• Chennai Family Court Advocates Association

• Women Lawyers Forum – Tamil Nadu Chapter

• Member – Indian Association of Family Law Practitioners

Client-Centric Quote:

“Family disputes require not just legal clarity, but compassion. I strive to empower clients with strength and lawful solutions during life’s most difficult transitions.”