Expected wait time for divorce decree

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Expected wait time for divorce decree

20-Jun-2026 (In Divorce Law)

Spouse ran away with another man 3 years back. Lodged missing report on the date of disappearing. Notice sent to both, news paper publication done, exparte order is announced. I was asked to the witness box on the last hearing, as per my advocate, evidence is closed, how many more hearings are generally required as per your experience to get the exparte divorce decree ? My relegion is Hindu.

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Advocate Vishal Bhagwan Punwani LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-21T12:14:32+05:30

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If evidence is closed and no further witness is required, many Family Courts may conclude the matter within 1–6 months, depending on pendency and the judge's roster. There is no fixed statutory number of hearings

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Advocate Rajesh Ramprasad Jaiswal LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-21T12:24:19+05:30

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Now, case is closed... It depend on court... If filed you documents alongwith missing report of your spouse than it will take more time ... If not filed missing report than no reason to prolong the matter...

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Advocate Sanket Ganpat Khamkar LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-21T12:41:11+05:30

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Since the respondent has remained absent despite notice and newspaper publication, and your evidence has already been recorded and closed, the matter is generally at the final stage. In most Family Courts, after closure of evidence, the case is usually posted for final arguments and thereafter for judgment. The exact timeline varies from court to court, but if there are no procedural issues pending, the ex parte divorce decree may be expected within 1–3 hearings. However, delays can occur depending on the court's workload and whether any application is filed by the respondent seeking to set aside the ex parte proceedings. Please remain in touch with your advocate and ensure all documentary evidence regarding the missing report, notices, publication and desertion is already on record. If the court is satisfied with the evidence, it may proceed to pronounce the ex parte judgment in due course.

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Advocate Madhura Akolkar LawRato · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-22T20:13:56+05:30

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Since your evidence has been recorded and the matter is proceeding ex parte, the case is generally fixed for final arguments and then judgment. If there are no procedural delays, the ex parte divorce decree may be passed within 1–3 hearings, subject to the court's workload.

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