law: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
  15. Assistance of welfare
  
  expert.-
  In any proceeding under this Act,
  
  the Magistrate may secure the services of such person, preferably a woman,
  
  whether related to the aggrieved person or not, including a person engaged in
  
  promoting family welfare as he thinks fit, for the purpose of assisting him in
  
  discharging his functions.