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Can I Get Divorce Without Going To Court In India?

In India, divorce can be acquired out of court by mutual consent under Section 28 of the Special Marriage Act of 1954 and Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. In addition to deciding on a joint divorce petition and defining the parameters for alimony and child custody, couples must have been living apart for at least a year.

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Can I Get Divorce Without Going To Court In India?

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  1. CAN I GET DIVORCE WITHOUT GOING TO COURT IN INDIA?

  2. INTRODUCTION In India, divorce can be acquired out of court by mutual consent under Section 28 of the Special Marriage Act of 1954 and Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955. In addition to deciding on a joint divorce petition and defining the parameters for alimony and child custody, couples must have been living apart for at least a year.

  3. IS IT POSSIBLE TO SEEK A DIVORCE IN INDIA WITHOUT APPEARING IN COURT? In India, One may divorce without going to court by mutual consent, as provided under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Section 28 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954. A couple must agree mutually for a divorce and have lived apart for at least one year. They should file a joint petition at family court, indicating their concurrence with such details as alimony and child custody.

  4. WHAT PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED FOR A DIVORCE? Depending on the type of divorce you're seeking in India—contested vs mutual consent—the court where your divorce is filed will decide which documents are required. However, these are typically some of the most often needed documents: • ADDRESS PROOF • MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE • EVIDENCE OF SEPARATE LIVING • INCOME PROOF • PHOTOGRAPHS • EVIDENCE RELATING TO CHILDREN • DETAILS OF LIABILITIES AND ASSETS • ANY OTHER SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS

  5. WHERE CAN I GET A PROFESSIONAL DIVORCE CONSULTANT? Get expert legal advice for an Indian divorce by contacting eDrafter, which claims to have skilled family law lawyers on staff. It is possible to obtain legal opinions from the comfort of your home by using their online consultation services. If you require assistance in this regard from experts with family law consulting experience.

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