How much time does it take for mutual divorce.

942 votes

For divorce by mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, a joint petition has to be filed by both the husband and wife. Ordinarily it takes about 6-7 months time from filing to ending of the case. It can be filed in the city where both the parties reside, or where they got married.

LawRato LawRato

551 votes

As per Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, if you file for mutual divorce petition, you need to compulsory wait for 6 months of waiting period from the date of filing the mutual divorce petition before the family court. So, overall it will take around 6 and a half month for you to get mutual divorce decree from the court. for the purpose of filing the petition, the Jurisdiction is attracted as either last place of staying together as husband and wife or current place of residence of either of the party.

Advocate Jagadish N LawRato

608 votes

it takes six months from the date of filing a petition for mutual divorce. it is not necessary that you have to file a petition where your marriage got registered. you can file the petition before a family court where you are presently residing.

Advocate Kishwar Hussain M S LawRato

877 votes

How much does it take to get divorce if both parties involved are agreeable? Does it have to be filled in same city where marriage is registered. I belong to Hindu religio

Ans : if you expedite it may take two to three months depending upon the court.

Advocate Girish Kodgi LawRato

750 votes

No not necessarily ,you can approach on place of marriage or on place where last you both resided or on any place where any one of you have been staying , their fore mutaul divorce should be dealt with clear aspect so that not to have any legal issues later,you may contact our office .OFC : Adv Pankaj Kumar & associate..

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