Complete Guide to Mutual Divorce in Gurugram

To begin, simply fill out our mutual divorce form and pay a fee of ₹999. Within 24 hours, you will receive your Mutual Divorce Papers within 24 hours. These papers include a personalized draft of your divorce petition and a clear checklist of required documents, helping you and your spouse understand the process, discuss terms openly, and make informed decisions about your next steps—with no obligation to proceed further.

While the initial stages can be managed online, the final legal steps require physical presence at the Gurgaon Family Court. Both spouses must physically sign the mutual divorce petition and are required to appear in person for the court hearings.

In exceptional circumstances, such as if one or both spouses are NRIs living abroad or have a compelling reason they cannot attend, you can nominate a family member to appear in court on your behalf with a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPoA). The court will review such requests on a case-by-case basis.

Our Gurgaon office is located at:
FAM Legal
306, A Block,
Lawyer’s Chamber,
District Court,
Gurugram-122001

To establish jurisdiction and file your case in Gurgaon, you must meet one of two criteria:

1. Provide a valid Gurgaon address proof in the name of either the husband or wife, or
2. Provide proof that your marriage was solemnized in Gurgaon.

A rent agreement is accepted as valid address proof by the Gurgaon family courts.

Additionally, you must submit an original marriage proof, which can be:

• Marriage Certificate
• Wedding Invitation Card
• A certificate issued by the religious institution where the marriage was solemnized

The mutual divorce process in Gurgaon follows a structured 7-step approach:

1. Start Online: Fill our form and pay ₹999 to receive your Mutual Divorce Papers within 24 hours.
2. Share Terms & Documents: Finalize mutual agreements (child custody, maintenance, etc.) and submit required documents.
3. Petition Finalization (₹9,000): We draft and finalize your court petition with all terms.
4. First Motion Hearing (₹15,000): Both spouses physically sign the petition in court. The judge records statements.
5. Cooling-Off Period: A 6-month waiting period (can be waived via court application).
6. Second Motion Hearing (₹15,000): Both parties reaffirm consent. The judge approves the divorce.
7. Receive Decree: The court issues the divorce decree, mailed to you or collected from our office.

The number of court visits required for a mutual divorce in Gurgaon depends on whether you seek to waive the mandatory 6-month cooling-off period:

• Without Waiver (2 Visits):
  If you complete the full 6-month cooling-off period, you will need to visit the court twice:
  1. First Motion Hearing: To record your initial joint statement and consent before the judge.
  2. Second Motion Hearing: To reaffirm your consent and obtain the final divorce decree.
• With Waiver (3 Visits):
  If you apply to waive the cooling-off period, you will need to visit the court three times:
  1. First Motion Hearing: To record your initial consent.
  2. Waiver Application Hearing: To formally request the waiver of the 6-month period.
  3. Second Motion Hearing: To reaffirm consent and receive the decree.

Please note: Court schedules can be unpredictable. Occasionally, hearings may be postponed due to judicial leave, administrative delays, or incomplete paperwork, which could require additional visits. We strive to minimize these inconveniences by ensuring all documents are meticulously prepared and filed correctly.

The timeline varies. If the court allows a waiver of the 6-month waiting period, the process can be completed in approximately 1 month . Without the waiver, it typically takes 6-7 months. Timelines depend on factors like court schedules and your cooperation.

If you reside outside Gurgaon, you can complete the mutual divorce process by nominating a family member to represent you in court. You must appoint a family member (e.g., parent, sibling) through a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPoA) document. This authorizes them to sign papers, submit documents, and appear in court on your behalf.

Note for NRIs: For clients residing abroad, we have a dedicated process and fee structure for NRI Mutual Divorce to handle the additional complexities.