Mutual Divorce in Mumbai
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7-Step Process of Mutual Divorce in Mumbai Family Courts
Step 1: Apply for Divorce Online | Fee: ₹1,000
One spouse fills out our Mutual Divorce Online Form and pays the ₹1,000 fee. This initiates a confidential email conversation with both parties. We first advise careful reconsideration. If both remain firm, we guide them to discuss mutual settlement terms.
Step 2: 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: Draft Mutual Divorce Petition | Fee: ₹9,000
Mumbai 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Mutual Divorce Fees
For clients who can attend court proceedings in Mumbai, we charge a fee of ₹45,000, payable in 4 easy parts as follows:
1st Payment ₹1,000 only
Divorce Application
2nd Payment ₹9,000 only
Divorce Petition
3rd Payment ₹15,000 only
First Motion
Final Payment ₹20,000 only
Second Motion
NRI Mutual Divorce Fees
For clients who can not attend court proceedings in Mumbai, we charge a fee of ₹60,000, payable in 4 easy parts as follows:
1st Payment ₹1,000 only
Divorce Application
2nd Payment ₹9,000 only
Divorce Petition
3rd Payment ₹25,000 only
First Motion
Final Payment ₹25,000 only
Second Motion
Timeline for Mutual Divorce case in Mumbai Family Courts
The timeline for a mutual divorce case in the Mumbai Family Courts (Bandra and Thane) is generally 6-7 months, unless the court grants a waiver of the cooling-off period. Please note that these timelines are approximate and may vary based on individual circumstances and case-specific details.
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 within 12 hours. 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.
The fee is ₹15,000 higher for NRIs because they typically cannot travel to India for the court proceedings, which necessitates additional legal work. However, if an NRI client is able to travel to India for the required hearings, the additional fee will be waived.