Muslim mutual consent divorce — known as Mubarat — lets a husband and wife dissolve their marriage by mutual agreement, and a Family Court in Delhi can now formally recognise it through a declaratory decree. What Mubarat Really Means When a Muslim marriage reaches the point where both husband and wife genuinely want to part […]
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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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Mutual consent divorce in Delhi takes 6–18 months under Section 13 B of the Hindu Marriage Act. Both spouses must agree, live separately for at least 1 year, and appear before the Family Court twice — First Motion and Second Motion. Courts can waive the 6-month cooling-off period. Total cost ranges between ₹10,000–₹50,000 depending on […]
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