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How to file for divorce in case of contract marriage


14-Apr-2023 (In Divorce Law)

Sir my name is XYZ. In 2008 I did marriage. It was contract marriage to go on spouse study visa.It got registerd in 2009. It was a contract marriage so I never visit boy's house. In 2010 I took non judicial divorce I was not aware that it is not legal divorce. Now I want to aply canadian PR with a boy whom I love. For this I need to marry him. My problm is I cant wait for six month period of divorce with the contract marriage . Guide me how can I take divorce ASAP . As the contract marriage is not real onebut unfortunately it I registred.

Answers (2)

Answer #1
988 votes
There is no contract marriage as per law. As you yourself said your marriage is registered that mean you need to file divorce before proper court. There are two one is to file divorce with mutual consent and other if you are not in contact with your ex spouse, you can file divorce under section 13 of HMA if you are governed by Hindu Law.
Answer #2
703 votes
There is no contract marriage in the eyes of law, you have to get divorce either with mutual consent or contested. Mutual consent divorce takes less time as compared to contested. First you decide in winch directions do you wish to go.

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