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Hidden ex parte divorce decree discovered in parallel case


18-Apr-2026 (In Divorce Law)
I filed a divorce case on 30 November 2023 in Family Court, Bhubaneswar. Though the opposite party initially remained absent and was declared ex parte, he later got the order set aside. He never filed his written statement, skipped counselling, and yet secretly obtained an ex parte divorce decree in a parallel case on 26 June 2024 without my knowledge. Despite this, he continued participating in my case and disclosed it only on 15 April 2026.
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Setting aside an ex-parte decree is a discretion of the court provided the opp. party satisfies the court with sufficient reasons. That's common. However kindly clarify some things. Parallel proceeding before which court?? Have you received any summons in that parallel proceeding??
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