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Number Of Hearing/stages In Contested Divorce Cases??


14-Jun-2023 (In Divorce Law)
How many maximum hearing are there in contested divorce case.. And how much time it take for next hearing??
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Answer #1
993 votes
it depends on court working ,there is no fix dates ,also depending on the nature and allegations made in the court....STEP 1: Filing of petition by the husband or wife.
STEP 2: Court issues summons and seeks reply from the other spouse.
STEP 3: Court may suggest reconciliation.
STEP 4: Examination and cross-examination of witnesses and evidence.
STEP 5: Counsels for both parties present final arguments.
STEP 6: Decree of divorce passed by the court.
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Answer #2
773 votes
it is depend on the lawyer, court and the judge if a judge want to decide the case as soon as possible then that cases disposed with in a year. overall lum sum 15 to 16 hearing sufficient for the decision of the case. and one date is normaly given by the court for 1 month

Answer #3
858 votes
It’s depend up on stage of hearing of case when you filed a case then court call the party one by one .and both the party give a proper statement .supposed that any other applications come the party response written statement. After that give examination then court give proper decision

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