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I have contested divorce on my wife next stage is evidence the opposit
19-May-2025 (In Divorce Law)
I have contested divorce on my wife next stage is evidence the opposite party has not put WS on main petition and no ws in amendment too
what are the stages after this approx what time will it take after this to conclude
If the opposite party has not filed a Written Statement (WS) despite opportunities, the court may proceed ex parte or move ahead with evidence stages. You will need to lead your evidence through affidavit and cross-examination. After that, final arguments and judgment follow. Approximate timeline varies, but it may take 6–12 months depending on court workload and cooperation. It's advisable to press for strict adherence to timelines under Order VIII Rule 1 of CPC.
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Adv. Vaibhavi Muthinty
Dombivli | 100+ Answers
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Dear client based on your query, without a written statement the case may proceed directly to evidence, followed by necessary examinations under BSA, 2023, with duration varying based on court workload and procedural delays, so to ease this matter we can also help you regard the process and in legal ways for which you can connect with us.
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Adv. Kalpana Sanap
Pune | 200+ Answers
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After the stage where the opposite party (respondent) has not filed a Written Statement (WS) on the main petition or in any amendment, the court may proceed with the following stages:
Ex Parte Proceedings or Evidence Stage:
If the respondent fails to file a WS despite court orders, the court may proceed ex parte and allow the petitioner to present evidence.
Evidence by Affidavit and Cross-Examination:
The petitioner will lead evidence through affidavit. If the court allows, cross-examination may take place, but in ex parte cases, this is often skipped or simplified.
Final Arguments:
After evidence is recorded, final arguments are presented by the petitioner’s advocate.
Judgment:
The court will deliver its judgment based on the available evidence and arguments.
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Adv. Anil Kacharu
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Well, if the Opposite Party has not filed a Written Statement yet and the period for filing it has got expired, then, an Application can be filed before the concerned Judge to pass an Ex Partee Order or Decree in your favour.
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Adv. Pankaj Bajaj
Mumbai | 1000+ Answers
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It’s understandable to want clarity on how long this will take, but honestly, in family court matters—especially when the other side is unresponsive—there’s no fixed timeline. That said, with the right legal approach and remedies applied at the right stage, we can definitely reduce unnecessary delays and steer the case in a more result-oriented direction. These situations require a mix of legal steps and timing strategy. I’ve handled similar matters before where things started moving once we applied certain pressure points. Let’s connect and map out how to make this work in your favour.
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Adv. Siddhant Induprakash Rai
Thane | 25+ Answers
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