Divorce Matters

A mutual consent divorce involves two motions before the Family Court, with a statutory 6-month cooling-off period between them. The Supreme Court has held this period can be waived in appropriate cases, so a mutual consent divorce can conclude in as little as a few months.

Under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, grounds include cruelty, desertion for two or more years, adultery, conversion, mental disorder, and mutual irretrievable circumstances recognised by courts. The right ground and evidence strategy depend on the facts of your marriage.

Largely yes. Courts increasingly permit appearance through video conferencing, and many procedural steps can be handled through a registered Power of Attorney holder. We regularly represent NRI clients in Delhi matrimonial matters while they remain abroad.

Courts consider the income and assets of both spouses, the duration of the marriage, the standard of living, and responsibilities such as child care. Interim maintenance can be granted while the case is pending, with permanent alimony fixed at the final stage.