CLIENT COUNSELLING

A- Hello! Please have a seat. How may I help you?

C- actually I want to file for divorce.

L- okay twinkle. You can tell me your problem without any fear or
hesitation.

C- so um wait! Whatever I ll be telling you will it be private between

us or will other people get to know about it?

A- Don't worry miss twinkle. Everything you tell me will remain

confidential.
So tell me why you want to file for divorce?

C- I don't know where to start. It's so embarrassing to talk about.

L- Twinkle do not worry at all and Dont feel embarrassed. Just take
your time and tell me bit by bit whatever happened.

C- When we first got married, he loved me, bought gifts for me but
everything changed after sometime. He started coming home drunk
and even hit me 2-3 times
I did not do anything about it bcoz I wanted to save my marriage
But, I recently found out about his affair with his secretary.

L- I am sorry to hear that you are going through such a tough

situation. You are doing an excellent job giving me details. Every
minute detail you share is of great importance to help me analyse
your case.
Can you pls tell me how did you get to know about the affair?

C- I saw their pictures and read their messages on my husband's

phone.
L- I imagine you felt cheated and betrayed.
So did you confront him regarding this?

C- yes when I asked him about it he refused to talk about it and

started abusing me. Please help me. I cannot live with him
anymore.

L- pls calm down twinkle. Have some water.

C- no thank you

L- don't worry twinkle. You are eligible for divorce under HMA on the
grounds of cruelty and adultery.
Can you tell me how long have you been married? Nd do you have
any children?

C- we have been married for the past 2 years and no we don't have
children.

L- are you and your husband living together currently?

C- I moved to my parents house since the time I got to know about

my husband's affair.

L- Now regarding alimony and maintenance, could you share your

financial concerns and any expectations you might have?

C- finances have been a concern. I am a housewife and I fear about

my financial stability about divorce. I have dedicated many years to
the marriage and I believe I should receive fair alimony and
maintenance
L- absolutely twinkle. I understand your situation. Could you tell me
about your husband's profession and salary?

C- My husband is a business and earns 50k-60k pm

L- I ll work my best to ensure a fair arrangement so that your

standard of living remains the same.

C- okay that's good to hear

L- do you have any other ques?

C- yes I wanted to ask how long does the divorce process takes?

L- the duration may vary, but we'll move forward efficiently

The legal process involves filing a petition, court hearings and
negotiations. I ll guide you through each step, nd we ll work towards
a resolution that meets your needs.

C- thats reassuring. How much fees will you charge

L- you can talk to my assistant regarding this.