DV Case filed by my Wife (Now-Ex-Wife) after 2 Years 6 Months 24 Days

24/04/2014 Married From 26/05/2014 No Cohabitation Ex-Wife Staying With Her Parents - Divorce was Granted on 23/12/2020 Other Case was dismissed on 07/03/2022 Under Order 41 Rule 3a CPC Under Section 125 On 20/12/2016 Wife Filed for CrlMis Under DVAct Under Section 12 After 30 Months 24 Days (2 Years 6 Months 24 Days) Under DV Act Its 7 yrs now my lawyer joined with opp lawyer he applied for retirement & the case is in now back to Notice stage where my own lawyer has sent Notice for our family members, its been 7 months & just dates are given. For how many dates Court can give dates for Notice? When her evidence was supposed to be done, I did not ask any questions or cross questions, I am waiting for the Judge to give orders so that I can appeal in High Court. But my own lawyer supporting opposite lawyer & sent retirement delaying, Some Lawyers say after 1 year of no cohabitation the DV Case is not maintainable & some say after any no. of years one can register... What do you suggest..