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Can conditions mentioned in Divorce decree be changed after 2 years.
07-Jan-2025 (In Divorce Law)
Can conditions mentioned in Divorce be changed after 2 year divorce decree is declared.
It depends on the circumstances and the nature of change required.
Simply put, making any significant change is difficult, can be given a try depending on the requirements and circumstances.
It is difficult to put it in a straight jacket formula, however, it is not easy and will be difficult, more so, because of lapse of two years.
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Adv. Manashwy Jha
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No, once the divorce have been finalised and decreed on the basis of the conditions which were acceptable to both the parties at time of taking the divorce cannot be changed.
But if you wish to claim something due to the change in circumstances then in that case you will have to share your details more elaborately.
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Adv. Jia Kapur
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It depends upon the conditions you are talking about. E.g. if the conditions are regarding the minor child, yes they can be changed. If both of you jointly wish to amend some conditions, it is possible too but in a different manner.
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Adv. Puneet Srivastava
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Yes. the conditions can be changed subject to change of circumstances, as recorded in the original decree passed by the concerned court. You need to file appropriate application before the court stating the change in circumstances.
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Adv. Sudhanshu Sikka
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Yes, the conditions mentioned in a divorce decree can be changed even after two years if there are valid grounds. You can approach the court for a modification of the decree. For example:
Alimony/Maintenance: If there is a change in the financial status of either party, the maintenance amount can be revised.
Child Custody: If the welfare of the child is at stake or circumstances have changed, custody arrangements can be modified.
Mutual Agreement: If both parties agree to modify specific terms, the court may approve it.
File an application under the relevant provisions of the law (e.g., Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for maintenance modification).
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Adv. Rupal Dwivedi
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