Mumbai · Bandra & Thane Family Courts
Mutual Divorce in Mumbai — Simple & Stress-free with FAM Legal
Start your amicable divorce journey with FAM Legal in Mumbai — with expert legal guidance, structured process support, and complete confidentiality at every step.
When a marriage reaches a point where both spouses mutually decide to separate, the legal process doesn’t have to be bitter or complicated. Mutual divorce is the most time–efficient, affordable and peaceful way for couples in Mumbai to legally end their marriage through the Family Court system — without unnecessary confrontation or prolonged litigation.
At FAM Legal, we specialize exclusively in Mutual Consent Divorce matters. Our lawyers assist couples living in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and even NRIs originally from Maharashtra who need to complete mutual divorce filing locally. You can begin the process by simply submitting our Mutual Divorce Application Form.
We prepare your joint petition, draft your terms of settlement, and guide both spouses through the two Final Motions in the Bandra Family Court or Thane Family Court — depending on jurisdiction — reducing stress, eliminating guesswork, and ensuring everything is legally correct and court-ready from Day 1.
Before you begin
Eligibility for Mutual Consent Divorce
You are eligible if all of the following apply to your situation. Once these conditions are fulfilled, the Family Court can formally grant the mutual divorce under Section 13B.
Both spouses agree to divorce
There is no dispute on major issues (alimony, child custody, assets etc.)
You have been living separately or are unable to live together
There is no coercion or pressure and consent is free
The process
7-Step Process of Mutual Divorce in Mumbai Family Courts
Step 1 · Online
Apply for Divorce Online
Fee: ₹1,000One spouse fills out our Mutual Divorce Online 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.
Step 2 · Documentation
Settlement Terms & Documents
Both parties provide the finalized, mutually agreed-upon terms (child custody, maintenance, property division) and all necessary documents (address proof, marriage proof, etc.) via email.
Step 3 · Drafting
Draft Mutual Divorce Petition
Fee: ₹9,000Mumbai has two family Courts: Bandra and Thane. The appropriate court for filing your case is determined based on the address listed in your documents. We finalize your joint mutual divorce petition and all supporting affidavits, ensuring all mutually agreed terms are accurately incorporated and the necessary documents are properly attached. For NRIs, a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) document also needs to be drafted.
Step 4 · Court
First Motion Hearing in Court
Fee: ₹15,000 (₹25,000 for NRIs)Both parties (husband and wife) must print the finalized petition, sign it, and email the scanned copies back to us. Alternatively, they may visit our office to complete the signing in person. Once we receive the signed petition, we will e-file it with the family court. Subsequently, both parties will need to affirm the contents of the petition under oath via an online process. Once the oath is completed, the first motion hearing and a counselling session will be scheduled. The husband and wife must visit the court. For NRI clients, their SPA must be physically present in court, while the NRI client themselves must appear via video conference.
Step 5 · Waiting period
Cooling off Period
After the first motion, the court directs the couple to observe a six-month cooling-off period. If the parties wish to proceed sooner, they may jointly file an application to waive this waiting period. If the court grants the waiver, the second motion hearing can be scheduled at an earlier date.
Step 6 · Court
Second Motion Hearing in Court
Fee: ₹20,000 (₹25,000 for NRIs)We represent you at the final counselling session before the court-appointed counsellor. After this, we proceed to the final hearing before the judge, where both parties reaffirm their mutual consent for divorce. This concludes the court appearances and leads to the judge’s approval of the divorce decree. The husband and wife must visit the court. For NRI clients, their SPA must be physically present in court, while the NRI client themselves must appear via video conference.
Step 7 · Final step
Divorce Decree from Court
Shortly after the second motion hearing, the Family Court issues two certified divorce decrees—one for the husband and one for the wife. We promptly mail these to both parties upon receipt from the court. Alternatively, the parties may collect the decrees directly from our office.
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If you and your spouse have mutually decided to part ways, FAM Legal can guide you through every legal step — with clarity, sensitivity and professionalism.
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Transparent pricing
Mutual Divorce Fees in Mumbai
For clients who can attend court proceedings in Mumbai, the total fee is ₹45,000, payable in 4 easy parts. For clients who cannot attend court proceedings, the NRI fee of ₹60,000 applies instead.
Mutual Divorce Fees
For clients who can attend court proceedings in Mumbai
NRI Mutual Divorce Fees
For clients who cannot attend court proceedings in Mumbai
Duration and Timeline for Mutual Consent Divorce in Mumbai
In Mumbai Family Courts (Bandra and Thane), the mutual consent divorce process typically takes around 6–7 months, unless the court grants a waiver of the cooling-off period. These timelines are indicative and may vary depending on the facts of each case and the court’s schedule.
Mutual Divorce in Mumbai
To begin your mutual divorce process in Mumbai, one spouse fills out our Mutual Divorce Online Form and pays the ₹1,000 fee. Once the form is submitted, we initiate a confidential email conversation with husband and wife. We first advise careful reconsideration. If both parties remain firm in their decision, we then guide them through discussing mutual settlement terms of divorce.
While the initial stages can be managed online, the final legal steps require physical presence.
Both spouses must physically sign the mutual divorce petition and are required to appear in person for the court hearings. Mumbai has two family Courts: Bandra and Thane.—and your case will be filed in the one that has jurisdiction based on the address in your documents.
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.
Note for NRIs: For clients residing abroad, we have a dedicated process and fee structure for NRI Mutual Divorce to handle the additional complexities. Please contact us directly for details.
Our Mumbai office is located at:
FAM Legal
Gala 8/9, Raj Mahal building,
Veer Nariman Road,
Churchgate, Mumbai – 400020.
To book an appointment, please visit: https://mutualdivorcelawyer.co.in/consultation/
To establish jurisdiction and file your case in Mumbai, you must meet one of two criteria:
- Provide a valid Mumbai address proof in the name of either the husband or wife, or
- Provide proof that your marriage was solemnized in Mumbai.
A rent agreement is accepted as valid address proof by the Mumbai 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
For a mutual divorce in Mumbai, you and your spouse typically need to visit the court at least two times:
- First Motion Hearing/counselling: To attend a counselling session and record your initial joint statement before the judge.
- Second Motion Hearing/counselling: To attend a counselling session and record your final statement before the judge.
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.