Rising Divorce Trends: Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul on Legal Insights and Family Resilience

 

In this interview, Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul addresses the "massive jump" in divorce cases across various sectors of society, including the high-profile film industry. She categorizes the current era as a "transition phase" where traditional family setups are colliding with evolving individual expectations of equality and respect [09:57].

Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul identifies several key factors contributing to this trend. She highlights that domestic violence remains a persistent and common factor leading to the breakdown of marriages [12:01]. She also points to a significant cultural shift where women are no longer willing to accept being treated as "lesser" in a relationship, asserting that both partners are equal and that marriage is not a "favour" one does for the other [11:36].

A major highlight of her analysis is the focus on "Child-Centric Justice." Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul speaks passionately about the trauma children undergo during a divorce, emphasizing that parents are not just deciding for themselves but for the life they brought into the world [15:07, 23:57]. She critiques modern parenting styles that fail to prepare individuals for the "No"s of life, which often leads to an inability to resolve conflicts in a mature manner [26:07].

Furthermore, she discusses the importance of the Indian Family System, describing it as a historical and spiritual set of values that once provided a safety net for individuals [17:24]. She notes that while "relationship breakups" are becoming easier, the dissolution of a family system indicates a deeper societal issue [19:38, 20:27]. Advocate Priyadharshni Rahul concludes by advocating for pre-marital counselling and a more empathetic approach to conflict resolution, ensuring that the dignity of all parties—especially children—is preserved [27:22].