What are the legal steps involved in seeking maintenance and enhancement in a family court in India? Additionally, what are the typical fees charged by lawyers for final settlements in matrimonial disputes?

To seek maintenance and enhancement in a family court in India, you must file a petition with the court, providing evidence of your need and the other party’s ability to pay. The court will then order the other party to pay maintenance, which can be challenged or modified. Lawyer fees for final settlements in matrimonial disputes vary widely depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience, typically ranging from a few thousand rupees to lakhs.