Legal Question in Family Law in India

My wife started living separately 3 years back, and did not respond to any conciliation efforts by me. She also took our young daughter along with her. Now suddenly a Lawyer has sent me a notice on her behalf asking for Divorce by Mutual Consent; and that I should let them have my response in 2 weeks, else they'll decide their course. I am still looking for a professional counselling and conciliation, with definite NO to a divorce.
Question 1: Should I be responding directly to her lawyer myself (I can write quite well), or necessarily engage a lawyer to respond for me in legal language;
Qs 2: If I respond directly, can I reiterate the facts of our long happy marriage (20+ years), my wife's abrupt walkout and not providing any opportunity for conciliation, keeping our daughter with her without any mutual agreement; and also requesting her lawyer to guide her first towards a Professional Counselling process?
3. In case you can share a draft response with legal aspects for this purpose, it would be additionally helpful.
Thank you.

Asked on 12/13/13, 10:27 am

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anuradha Dixit +9312411481 dixitlawfirm

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If you want to give the marriage a chance then please file a petition for restitution of conjugal right under section 9 of HMA. (presuming you got married as per hindu rites) .Immediately reply to the legal notice. for that it would be better if you sought professional help. for further query contact 9312411481

Answered on 12/13/13, 6:13 pm

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