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NRI mutual consent divorce - Hindu marriage Patiala - both abroad


05-Mar-2026 (In Divorce Law)
I am a Hindu NRI in Mexico. Wife is Sikh (HMA applies). Married Nov 2010, Patiala. Registered under Punjab Registration Act 2012. One daughter age 13, also in Mexico. Wife is here on dependent visa. Marriage has had differences for years. I want to file mutual consent divorce under Section 13B. Need lawyer experienced with Patiala Family Court and NRI process. Questions: 1) Can entire process be done via PoA and video conferencing? 2) Cooling-off waiver possible? 3) What are your fees? 4) Do you
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Answer #1
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Yes, your case can be filed for mutual consent divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act before Patiala Family Court. In NRI matters, the process can generally be handled through a duly attested Power of Attorney in favour of a lawyer, and courts also allow appearance through video conferencing when required. The 6-month cooling period can also be waived by the court if both parties have been living separately for a long time and settlement terms are already finalized. Proper drafting of the petition and settlement regarding child custody and other terms is important to avoid delays.
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Answer #2
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hello han ji Sar Jaise aapki query Hai To to mutual consent se aapka divorce under section 13b Hindu Marriage Act mein ho jaega aur India mein file ho sakta hai Kyunki aap NRI hai to aapko Ek special power of attorney ke through file karna hoga Court mein case and video conferencing ke through aapke appearance allow ho sakti hai cooling of period bhi jo hai vah Supreme Court ke judgement ki basis per wave ho sakta hai specially Kyunki aap kafi time se separate Hain jismein aapko child ka City aur maintenance clearly mention karna padega aapko aur jo aapane jo aapki special power of attorney Hogi vah aapko Usi hisab se banvani hai ki ine case Jo Court Hai usmein Koi objections Na lagaen aur donon parties ke ID proof and address proof aur marriage proof bhi lagenge sath mein ek detail mou aur settlement date bhi Banani padegi pahle han ji main aapka case kar sakti hun Meri fees accordingly pahle aap mujhe apna yah Bata dijiye ki aapko kitna time ho gaya separate Rahte Hue aapki wife se plus after divorce Jo aapka Baccha hai ya nahin aapke pass Rahegi ho chuka hai alag Rahte Hue to meri fees jo hai vah main 40Ä· loongi
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