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Married before 7 years back and was in husband house for 2 months
16-Feb-2026 (In Divorce Law)
I am christian women married to a person before 7 years back due to cruelty I left him after 2 months of marriage now I want legal divorce from him
Yes, you can seek a legal divorce under theÂ
Indian Divorce Act, 1869, which governs matrimonial matters for Christians in India. Based on your situation of 7 years of separation due to cruelty, you have strong legal grounds to file a petition.Â
Legal Grounds for Your Case
You can file for a contested divorce under Section 10(1) of the Act based on the following:
Cruelty (Section 10(1)(x)):Â This includes both physical and mental suffering that makes it harmful or injurious for you to live with your spouse.
Desertion (Section 10(1)(ix)): Since you have lived separately for much longer than the required continuous period of two years, you can also cite desertion if he abandoned the marital relationship without reasonable excuse.
Presumption of Death (Section 10(1)(vi)): If you have had no information about him and he has not been heard of for seven years or more, the court may grant a divorce on this presumption.
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Adv. Dhruv. K
Bangalore / Bengaluru | 100+ Answers
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Divorce can be filled at your place of residence. you can get the divorce on the ground of desertion. details of marriage are very much essential for filing the suit. upon filing a divorce case under law you can legally get divorced
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Adv. Mohamed Ahmed
Mangalore | 5+ Answers
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!you can take it legally divorce from him as per law. If you have children you can claim alimony also. You need to know his present address. If possible please contact me. I will help you with detailed suggestions.
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Adv. Savitha Savi
Mangalore | 200+ Answers
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Hi. I hope you are doing well.
Since you are a Christian woman, your marriage and divorce will be governed by the Indian Divorce Act, 1869.
Cruelty is a valid and recognised ground for divorce under the Act.
Even though you left the matrimonial home after two months of marriage and have been living separately for 7 years, you can still file a divorce petition now. There is no limitation period for filing a divorce on the ground of cruelty.
You will need to file a Divorce Petition before the Family Court having jurisdiction:
Where the marriage was solemnised, or
Where you last resided together, or
Where your husband is currently residing.
If your husband is not cooperating, the court can proceed even in his absence after proper notice.
You should mention in your petition:
Date of marriage
Details of cruelty (mental or physical)
Date of separation
That there has been no cohabitation since
If there are no children and no property disputes, the process becomes simpler.
Alternatively, if both of you are willing, you may also consider filing for Mutual Consent Divorce, which is generally faster.
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Adv. E. A. Ashwin Datha
Bangalore / Bengaluru | 25+ Answers
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Hi ,
under Christian divorce act you are eligible to file divorce Case against your husband. All the relevant documents you can submit to family court to get divorce. In case if your marriage is registered or church marriage certificate also you need to be submit.
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Adv. Shahana C
Bangalore / Bengaluru | 5+ Answers
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