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I want a divorce as we are living seprated since 5 yeras


26-Oct-2025 (In Divorce Law)
We are living seperated since 5 years he has married to another woman and refuse to give me divorce mutually.... I want to a divorce legally without his concern.
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Answer #1
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Yes, you can proceed for divorce. It is illegal to get married during the subsistence of first marriage. Thus, the second marriage of your husband is illegal. However, you can formally proceed fot a divorces. Feel free to contact me for seeking any legal advice/ assistance as regards the same.
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Answer #2
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Both spouses file a joint petition in family court. 2. State that you've lived apart for 5 years and mutually agree to dissolve the marriage. 3. Attend first hearing statements. court records 4. After a 6-month cooling period (sometimes waived), attend second hearing. 5. Court grants the divorce decree. If Contested Divorce: 1. You file a divorce petition citing separation/desertion. 2. Spouse is served a notice and may reply. 3. Court hearings → evidence, witness statements. 4. Judge grants decre satisfied with proof of long separation.
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Answer #3
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Well, you can easily get Unilateral Divorce now, considering your Spouse has committed Adultery while he was married with you. You send your Hubby a Legal Notice of Divorce first, if he gives, well and good, if not, then, then you can easily take a Unilateral Divorce on the ground of Adultery.
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Answer #4
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You can file for divorce on the ground of seperation since more than 2 years he has withdrawn from your society ad marital rights and living with some one else. Court Caan grant divorce on such grounds. You can also ask for maintence and alimony if you have no financial support. Visit nearest legal aid department of court to get free guidance and lawyer.
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