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hOW MUCH TIME IT WILL TAKE FOR CONTESTED DIVORCE
30-Jul-2025 (In Divorce Law)
RECENTLY I HAVE FILED FOR DIVORCE AND I AM NOT ASKING FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT SEPARATION, ON THE GROUNDS OF CRUELTY. WHAT IS THE FEES FOR A LAWYER IN GHAZIABAD FOR DIVORCE CASE WHEN WIFE IS NOT ASKING FOR MAINTENANCE OR ALIMONY, HUSBAND IS IN ARMY AND I AM PURSUING PHD AND HOW MUCH TIME IT WILL TAKE FOR COMPLETE SEPARATION. HUSBAND SOMETIMES SAYS FOR MUTUAL, SOMETIMES NOT.
Since the wife is not seeking alimony or maintenance, and the divorce is on grounds of cruelty, it will be a contested divorce unless both agree mutually. Contested divorce cases in Ghaziabad usually take 2–4 years depending on the court’s workload and how cooperative both parties are. If converted to mutual consent, the process may take around 6 months. Lawyer fees in Ghaziabad can vary widely—from ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000 or more—depending on the experience.
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Adv. Lalit Kumar
Adv. Lalit Kumar
Greater Noida | 50+ Answers
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husband is in army filed divorce for cruelty wife
is not asking for alimony maintencs contested case will take between 10 to 15 thousand and 10 years divorce by mutual divorce will take 6 months first motion and six months second motion
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Adv. Spiti Sarkar
Adv. Spiti Sarkar
Greater Noida | 700+ Answers
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Since you have filed for divorce on grounds of cruelty under Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, and are not seeking alimony or maintenance, the process will follow the contested divorce route unless both parties agree for mutual consent. A contested divorce may take 2–4 years depending on the court's schedule and cooperation from the husband. Mutual consent divorce is faster—usually 6 months to 1 year. As for lawyer fees in Ghaziabad, it varies between ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000+ depending on experience and case complexity. Since your husband’s stance on mutual consent is unclear, it’s advisable to try for settlement first. If not feasible, proceed with contested hearings. You can also request expeditious hearings citing your PhD commitments. For detailed strategy and representation, you may connect further.
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Adv. Nischay Nehra
Adv. Nischay Nehra
Moradabad | 25+ Answers
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If mutual consent → ~6–8 months & ~₹30k–₹40k.
• If contested → 2–3 years & ₹60k–₹1 lakh.
• You have a strong chance for a clean separation since you are not claiming maintenance or alimony Confirm Husband’s Stand: If he agrees to mutual consent, request him to give written consent via advocate.
2. Hire a Family Court Lawyer in Ghaziabad: Negotiate a lump-sum package (you can aim for ₹30k–₹40k in mutual consent).
3. File Joint Petition (if mutual): Attach marriage certificate, proof of living separately, ID proofs, and no-claim statement for alimony/maintenance.
4. If Contested: Keep cruelty evidence (messages, medical records, witness statements).
5. Mention in Petition: That you are financially independent (pursuing PhD), and husband is in Army — this shows you are not misusing maintenance rights.
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Adv. Aishwarya Panday
Adv. Aishwarya Panday
Lucknow | 100+ Answers
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usually around 1 and a half year ,you are just wasting your time such cases.. untill unless you properly register you sufferings like cruelty it will be useless get your case properly drafted and registered and fees varies... but approx it should 65k -70k
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Adv. Anand Vikram Singh Chauhan
Adv. Anand Vikram Singh Chauhan
Agra | 25+ Answers
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