A daughter’s right in father’s property is now equal to a son’s — and it does not depend on her being unmarried, on her father having been alive in 2005, or on her brothers agreeing to it. The call usually comes years too late. A woman rings up, apologetic, almost embarrassed, and the story has […]
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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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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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The Left-Behind Brides: Unmasking India’s Quiet NRI Marriage Epidemic A few weeks ago, a distressed young woman walked into our AdvocateJunction office in Rohini. Her story began like a fairy tale: a lavish wedding to a Dubai-based Non-Resident Indian (NRI), followed by a celebratory departure. For the first month, her husband called every single day. […]
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Introduction: Delhi NCR Has Millions of Unresolved Legal Matters Delhi NCR is one of India’s most densely populated urban regions — a complex web of family relationships, property ownership, employment, tenancy, and business activity across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad. And wherever there is complexity, there are legal problems. An estimated 40 lakh+ civil […]
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Court Marriage Objection: The Fear of “What If?” Planning a court marriage in India is an act of courage and legal transition. However, for many couples—especially those in inter-caste, inter-faith, or simply “unapproved” love marriages—the 30-day notice period feels like a ticking clock. The primary fear is the Court Marriage Objection. Will my parents find […]
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Second Marriage Rules 2026 India , Court Marriage After Divorce Starting over after a divorce is one of life’s most courageous decisions. And when you find the right person and want to remarry legally through court marriage in Delhi — knowing the exact legal requirements is essential. Many divorced individuals have questions: How soon can […]
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Is Court Marriage Without Parents Consent Legal in Delhi? Yes. Court marriage without parents consent is 100% legal in India. This is one of the most important things every young couple in Delhi needs to know. If you are: 18 years or above (bride) and 21 years or above (groom) You have the complete legal […]
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