Section 32B. Divorce by mutual consent. 32B. Divorce by mutual consent.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a suit for divorce may be filed by both the parties to a marriage together, whether such marriage was solemnized before or after the commencement of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Act, 1988 (5 of 1988), […]
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The Christian Marriage Act provides for laws relating to the solemnization of marriage among Christians in India. The Divorce Act provides for divorce among Christians in India. Section 10A of the Divorce Act, 1869. Dissolution of marriage by mutual consent. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, a petition
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Section 28. Divorce by mutual consent. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and to the rules made thereunder, a petition for divorce may be presented to the district court by both the parties together on the ground that they have been living separately for a period of one year or more, that they
Section 13B. Divorce by mutual consent. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act a petition for dissolution of marriage by a decree of divorce may be presented to the district court by both the parties to a marriage together, whether such marriage was solemnized before or after the commencement of the Marriage Laws (Amendment)
In general, a one-year separation is mandatory to file for mutual divorce. However, in exceptional cases with significant marital issues, you can file a mutual divorce case along with an application seeking court approval for divorce before completing one year. If the court accepts your application, the mutual divorce case can be filed sooner. It’s
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Yes, a foreign mutual divorce decree is considered valid in India. India acknowledges foreign mutual divorce decrees that have been legally obtained and comply with the laws of the respective country. The decree must be both final and conclusive in the foreign jurisdiction. It’s important to understand that a mutual divorce decree is distinct from
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Yes, an NRI can file for mutual divorce in the country where they are currently residing. The ability to do so depends on the laws and regulations of the country in which the NRI is living. Different countries have varying residency requirements for filing for divorce. Some may require a specific period of residency before
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The mutual divorce terms and conditions are the agreements reached between the spouses regarding various aspects of their separation, such as Child Custody, maintenance, alimony, property division, and other relevant matters. These terms outline how the couple will manage their post-marital lives and responsibilities. The divorcing spouses themselves need to decide these terms and conditions
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