Start Your Mutual Divorce Process Online

The Mutual Divorce Application Form is your first step toward Mutual Divorce. One spouse fills out this form and pays the ₹1,000 fee. This initiates a confidential email to both parties asking them to confirm their decision to proceed. Both must reply with “Yes” to move forward. If both confirm, we guide them to discuss mutual settlement terms.

Yes, we need confirmation from both spouses. Mutual divorce is based on the mutual consent of both parties. We require confirmation from both husband and wife before we can proceed with the legal process. This is why we email both spouses and ask each to reply with “Yes” to confirm their agreement.

Is there a time limit?
There is no strict time limit to provide confirmation. However, please note that the subsequent fees will be charged based on the prevailing rates at the time you proceed. Fee structures are subject to revision, and the current rates may not remain the same indefinitely.

We recommend responding at your earliest convenience to lock in the current fee structure and avoid any future changes.

If your spouse does not reply with “Yes” or explicitly refuses consent, we cannot proceed with the mutual divorce process. Mutual divorce requires agreement from both parties.

We do not send follow-up emails, as it may be perceived as harassment or pressure. Divorce is a sensitive personal matter, and we respect your spouse’s choice not to respond.

Important Notes:

• FAM Legal specializes exclusively in mutual divorce cases. We do not handle contested or one-sided divorce matters.
• If your spouse refuses consent, you will need to consult another law firm that handles contested divorce cases.
• The ₹1,000 fee is non-refundable, as it covers the service of drafting and sending the formal email to your spouse, which has already been completed.

No, we do not reach out via call or WhatsApp. We understand that divorce is a sensitive and personal matter, so we maintain communication only through email to ensure privacy and discretion for both parties.

However, if you or your spouse wish to speak with us, you are welcome to call or WhatsApp us at +91 9310047950 (Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST). We are happy to address any questions or concerns you may have.

You can decide to stop the mutual divorce process at any time before the final hearing in court. However, the refundability of the fees you have paid depends on which stage you are at. According to our detailed Cancellation and Refund Policy , here is how it works for our standard mutual divorce case fees (for Resident Indians):

• 1st Payment (₹1,000 – Divorce Application): Non-refundable. This fee covers the services already provided, which include processing your application and initiating the formal email communication with both spouses to seek their consent.
• 2nd Payment (₹9,000 – Divorce Petition): Non-refundable.
• 3rd Payment (₹15,000 – First Motion) & 4th Payment (₹20,000 – Second Motion): A partial refund may be possible under specific conditions.
  • If you do not schedule any hearing after making the 3rd or 4th payment, and you request a refund by emailing help@mutualdivorcelawyer.co.in within 30 days of making that payment, you will be eligible for a refund of ₹10,000.
  • No refund is processed if you cancel a scheduled hearing or if you do not request a refund within the 30-day window.

For NRI Clients: A similar principle applies with different amounts. The 1st (₹1,000) and 2nd (₹9,000) payments are non-refundable. For the 3rd or 4th payment of ₹25,000 each, a partial refund of ₹12,500 is possible under the same conditions (no hearing scheduled and refund requested within 30 days).

For complete details, including the process for requesting a refund and exceptions for consultations, please review the full policy at the link above.

Here is the complete fee structure and step-by-step process for mutual divorce:

Fee Structure

For Resident Indians:

• Total Fee: ₹45,000 (covers both parties in court)
• Payable in 4 installments:
  • 1st Payment: ₹1,000 – Divorce Application
  • 2nd Payment: ₹9,000 – Divorce Petition
  • 3rd Payment: ₹15,000 – First Motion
  • 4th Payment: ₹20,000 – Second Motion

For NRIs:

• Total Fee: ₹60,000 (covers both parties in court)
• Payable in 4 installments:
  • 1st Payment: ₹1,000 – Divorce Application
  • 2nd Payment: ₹9,000 – Divorce Petition
  • 3rd Payment: ₹25,000 – First Motion
  • 4th Payment: ₹25,000 – Second Motion

The above fees are all-inclusive. We represent both parties (husband and wife) in court.

7-Step Mutual Divorce Process

1. Preparation of Mutual Divorce Papers
2. Finalization of terms and documents
3. Court filing and first motion
4. Cooling-off period/mediation
5. Second motion hearing
6. Final court appearance
7. Receiving your divorce decree

🔗 For full details, see our stepwise guide:
Step-by-Step Process of Mutual Divorce

The entire process of mutual divorce cannot be completed online. Both spouses are required to physically sign the Mutual Divorce Petition and appear before the Family Court for hearings.

However, in exceptional cases—such as if one or both spouses are residing abroad (NRIs) or have a valid reason preventing physical attendance—they may request the court to allow virtual hearings. The judge will assess the circumstances and decide whether online hearings can be granted. The final approval depends on the court’s discretion.

Yes, absolutely. If you or your spouse are a resident of, or were married in, any of these cities: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon Hyderabad, Mumbai, Noida, or Pune, you are eligible to fill out our form to begin the process.

For our clients residing abroad, we offer a dedicated NRI Mutual Divorce service. This is designed to handle the additional complexities of international logistics, such as document notarization, shipping, and coordinating with Indian courts. This process has a customized fee structure to cover these specific requirements.

In such a situation, it’s best to consider marriage counseling rather than filing a divorce form.

Divorce is a serious legal step that should only be taken when both parties are certain about ending the marriage. If you are unsure, we encourage you to:

• Speak with a qualified marriage counselor to explore reconciliation
• Take time to reflect on your decision before proceeding legally
• Discuss your concerns openly with your spouse

If, after counseling and careful consideration, you both feel that divorce is the right path, you can fill out our form at that time. We are here to support you when you are ready.