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Married under special marriage act want to file for divorce


28-Dec-2023 (In Divorce Law)
I had married under special marriage act on 7th March 2017.I want divorce now .Is the 6 months cooling off period compulsory for this
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Answer #1
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One year is the minimum time bar to file a divorce petition after date of marriage under this act, unless and untill exceptional hardships are there... With the leave of the court.
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Answer #2
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6 month counseling period is mandatory but it may be weave out in some special circumstances with permission of court. The period of your marriage is less than one year and no child the you may declare the marriage void
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Advocate Durga Prasad Jena

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Answer #3
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You have mentioned that your marriage is solemnised under special marriage act and now you want to file divorce but filing a divorce case you have to mention the ground for divorce and statutory period is mandatory.you must consult a lawyer of your choice.
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Answer #4
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Dear client, Your marriage performed as per special marriage act.SO you can file divorce after one year of your marriage, after 365 days from from 7th march 2017 as per the provisions of special marriage act.
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Advocate Bisweswari Mohanty

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Answer #5
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dear client dont worry if you want divorce first you file a divorce case in the local family court in which area you are staying and mentioned the reason behind the divorce in this regard you may contact me i wll sure help you
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