Family Mediations
Expert Family Mediator, Sociologist & Family Law Expert
Professional mediation for families and individuals seeking peaceful resolutions to divorce, child custody, property and financial disputes.
From Watching Families Lose Time and Peace, to Building a Better Way
Sirisha Challagundla is a certified mediator, sociologist and family law expert dedicated to helping families navigate difficult disputes with greater understanding, dignity and peace. She is also an entrepreneur and trainer who has worked closely with people from diverse backgrounds, and understands the emotional challenges that often accompany family conflicts.
Over the years, Sirisha has seen families lose precious time, money and peace while dealing with prolonged disputes. These experiences inspired her to establish a dedicated family mediation practice in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh, with a vision of making professional mediation more accessible to families across India and to Indians living abroad.
Through her work, Sirisha has successfully mediated more than 100 disputes, including matters involving families in India and NRIs. Her approach focuses on empathy, confidentiality and constructive dialogue — helping people communicate, understand different perspectives, and explore mutually acceptable solutions.
Her areas of work include divorce, child custody, family property disputes, parenting plans and financial conflicts. She also assists families dealing with disputes where distance, different locations or complex family circumstances make direct communication difficult.
"Her mission is simple: to make peaceful family settlements accessible across India and to Indian families living around the world — helping people protect what matters most: their relationships, time, peace and future."
- 100+ disputes mediated
- Based in Hyderabad & Andhra Pradesh
- Pan-India & NRI support
Combining Legal Understanding With Sociological Insight
Family conflicts are rarely limited to a single legal question. A disagreement may involve:
Sirisha's approach combines legal expertise and sociological insights to understand the broader circumstances surrounding a family dispute — with a support-oriented model that brings in lawyers and psychologists where appropriate. This multidisciplinary perspective is particularly relevant in complex family disputes where legal, personal and social issues overlap.
What Makes Her Approach Different
Legal Expertise
An approach that combines legal expertise with sociological insight, for a more complete understanding of each dispute.
Sociological Perspective
Family disputes involve people, relationships and social dynamics — not only legal questions. Understanding these broader factors helps create a more comprehensive process.
Neutral Facilitation
The mediator's role is to facilitate communication rather than represent one side against another — a neutral environment where both sides can participate.
Confidentiality
Sensitive family matters are handled within a private mediation environment, subject to applicable legal requirements.
Customized Mediation
Every process is customized to the circumstances of the parties and their dispute — no one-size-fits-all approach.
Multidisciplinary Support
Where appropriate, lawyers and psychologists are brought in as part of the approach to family conflict resolution.
Family Mediation Is About More Than Winning or Losing
Traditional disputes can sometimes create a situation where one party focuses on winning and the other on defending their position. Family mediation takes a different approach — the question becomes: what solution can the parties work towards and accept? This matters most when the parties will continue to have a relationship after the dispute. For example:
- Parents may need to continue co-parenting.
- Siblings may continue to interact after a property dispute.
- Family members may need to maintain relationships after a financial disagreement.
- Separated spouses may continue to communicate about their children.
Who Can Consider Mediation With Sirisha
A consultation may be appropriate for individuals or families dealing with:
Whether mediation is appropriate depends on your individual circumstances — a consultation can help determine whether the process is suitable for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sirisha Challagundla?
Sirisha Challagundla is a professional mediator specializing in family disputes. Her expertise combines legal knowledge and sociological insights, with a focus on matters such as divorce, child custody and financial conflicts.
What type of mediator is Sirisha Challagundla?
Sirisha is a family mediator whose practice focuses on family-related disputes including divorce, child custody, parenting plans, family property disputes and financial conflicts.
Does Sirisha offer online mediation?
Yes — Sirisha offers both online and offline mediation sessions, so families in different cities, states or even countries can take part.
Does Sirisha provide mediation outside Hyderabad?
Yes. Sirisha travels to other states to provide mediation services, and online mediation is also available for parties located outside Hyderabad.
Is mediation with Sirisha confidential?
Yes. Sirisha provides a private and confidential mediation environment, subject to the applicable legal framework.
How does mediation with Sirisha begin?
The process begins with a consultation to understand your situation and goals, followed by mediation sessions and, where an agreement is reached, agreement finalization.
Can Sirisha help with child custody disputes?
Yes. Child custody mediation and parenting plans are among the services Sirisha offers.
How can I book a consultation with Sirisha Challagundla?
You can reach out via WhatsApp, phone or email using the links on this page, or visit the Contact page to schedule a consultation.
Start With a Confidential Consultation
Discuss your situation. Understand the process. Explore the possibility of resolution — without necessarily starting a court battle.