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I have put contested divorce n no WS order is passed against resoponde
10-Feb-2026 (In Divorce Law)
I have put contested divorce n no WS order is passed against resopondent in both divorce n Custody case what is the next step
kindly consult with an advocate in person and in detailed kindly consult with an advocate in person and in detailed kindly consult with an advocate in person and in detailed kindly consult with an advocate in person and in detailed
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Adv. Santosh S. Gaikwad
Navi Mumbai | 100+ Answers
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The respondent has not yet filed their Written Statement, and
The court has not passed an adverse order like:
“WS closed”
“Proceed ex-parte”
“No further chance to file WS”
So legally, the respondent still has an opportunity to participate in the case.
Possible situations
Time granted but not expired
The court may have given time to the respondent to file WS, and that time is still running.
Delay but court is lenient
Even if there is delay, family courts often give multiple chances unless there is intentional non-appearance.
No penal order yet
Since no WS-closure or ex-parte order is passed, the case is still contested, not one-sided.
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Adv. Prashant Gupta
Mumbai | 50+ Answers
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As the No Written Statement Order has been passed by the court. The matter shall move ahead without the Written Statement of the Respondent.
Or else they can challenge the said Order.
Kindly connect to discuss in length.
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Adv. Chanchal Singh
Mumbai | 100+ Answers
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After a no WS order is passed, issues are framed and evidence is to be led. The conclusion of the proceedings will take some time. However, every possibility that such no WS order will be challenged. Feel free to contact me for seeking any legal advice/assistance as regards the same.
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Adv. Prerna Shukla
Mumbai | 700+ Answers
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you need to start your evidence as soon as possible otherwise the respondent will file for the application to set aside no WS order, and let him file a written statement this kind of application easily gets allowed subject to some payment of 1000-2000 rupees. hurry and ask your lawyer to take some steps.
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Adv. Moksh Jain
Mumbai | 100+ Answers
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