Property registration in Delhi NCR is the single most important legal step in buying a home — and getting it wrong can cost you the property itself. The question every property buyer in NCR asks first: I am buying a flat in Greater Noida. The builder says just sign the agreement, registry will happen later. […]
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Can a father get child custody in India? The short answer is yes and it happens more often than most people think. A Real Life Story of a Common Man Rohit from Delhi Rohit had been the one to take his daughter Aanya to school every morning for four years. He knew her teachers by […]
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Husband not giving money after separation: How to Get Emergency Financial Support from Court? The question we get asked most on WhatsApp: My husband stopped paying the house rent last month. I have two kids and no income. How long before I get money from court? Straight answer: if you file this week, you can […]
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Quick Answer Delhi Family courts do not follow any fixed mathematical formula for maintenance. However, in many cases involving a non-earning or substantially lower-earning wife, maintenance awards often fall within the range of approximately 25% to 35% of the husband’s net monthly income, depending on factors such as the parties’ income, standard of living, financial […]
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What This Guide Covers If your husband is not providing financial support after separation, while living apart, or during divorce proceedings, you may have the legal right to claim maintenance. This guide explains: Who can claim maintenance from a husband in Delhi Which laws apply to maintenance cases How much maintenance a court may award […]
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Child Custody – Who gets it after divorce in India? If you are going through a separation or divorce and are worried about your child’s future — custody, visitation, schooling, and who gets to make decisions — this guide is written specifically for you. We are explaining about Indian child custody law in plain language, […]
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Mutual Consent Divorce Timeline Mutual consent divorce in Delhi usually takes around 6 to 18 months to complete. In most cases, the law requires a 6-month waiting period between the first and second motions under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This period is meant to give couples time to reconsider their decision. […]
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Contested Divorce in Delhi QUICK ANSWER Contested divorce in Delhi is filed when one spouse does not agree to the divorce. The petitioner must prove a valid legal ground—such as cruelty, desertion, adultery, or conversion to another religion—before the Family Court. The process typically takes several years, involves multiple hearings, and usually requires legal representation. […]
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What Happens If Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers in India? QUICK ANSWER If your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers in India, you cannot get a mutual consent divorce — but you are NOT stuck. You can file a contested divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act (or applicable personal law) on grounds like cruelty, […]
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Can I Get Divorce Without Going to Court in Delhi? QUICK ANSWER Partially yes — but not completely. In India, you cannot get a legally valid divorce entirely without court. A judge must formally grant the divorce decree — that part cannot be skipped. However, you can avoid most court visits by: hiring an advocate […]
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