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I want to check where can i file divorce and what documentation is req


22-Sep-2025 (In Divorce Law)
I got married in 2020, the ceremony and marriage registration happened in Vadodra, Gujarat. Both of us were based out of Bengaluru. However, after approximately 1 year of marriage we separated due to certain irreconcilable issues. I have now been residing in Delhi for last 3 years. We are now ready for a mutual divorce. I want to check if I can file for divorce in Delhi? & what documentation would be required.
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Answer #1
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Since you have been residing in Delhi for the last 3 years, you are entitled to file your mutual divorce petition before the Family Court in Delhi. Identity & Address Proofs of both parties (Aadhar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.). Marriage Certificate (from Vadodara). Joint Photograph(s) of Marriage Ceremony (helpful, though not mandatory in all courts). Proof of Separation (not mandatory, but rental agreements, communication, or affidavits may help). Mutual Consent Divorce Petition (to be drafted by an advocate and signed by both parties). Terms of Settlement (alimony/maintenance, child custody (if applicable), division of property/assets). Passport-size photographs of both spouses.
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Advocate Paras Mahalwal

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Answer #2
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yes you can file mutual divorce in delhi if you are residing in delhi but you should have a proper delhi address. if there is any alimony which you are seeking amongst each other and are there any litigations of any type is going on between both of you then you have to execute a mou between both of you to make it clear.
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Answer #3
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Yes sir as a residential place you can file divorce in delhi. The process involves filing a joint petition in the family court, giving statements (first motion), waiting six months (cooling-off, which can sometimes be waived), and then appearing again for the second motion. If both still consent, the court grants the divorce decree, usually taking 6–18 months, or less if waiver is allowed.
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Answer #4
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You can file mutual consent divorce in Delhi since you have been residing there for 3 years. Petition will be under Section 13B HMA. Documents needed: marriage certificate, ID/address proofs, photographs, and settlement terms (if any). Court procedure involves two motions, with 6-month cooling period (waivable in some cases).
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Answer #5
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If you are living in Delhi, it is better for both. Delhi court has jurisdiction if both parties are living , the filing of mutual divorce required the consent of both parties & Mou ( Settlement ). on the basis of mou & your marriage picture, wedding invitation card, address proof living in delhi
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