requirement of divorce in mutual consent

734 votes

File a Joint Petition (First Motion) in Family Court 2️⃣ Court records statements of both husband and wife 3️⃣ A 6-month cooling-off period (can be waived by the court in some cases) 4️⃣ File the Second Motion after the cooling period 5️⃣ Court passes the Final Divorce Decree Time required: Usually 6 months to 1 year, depending on the case.

Advocate Mahrukh Khan LawRato

914 votes

For mutual consent divorce, both spouses must jointly file a petition before the Family Court stating they have lived separately for at least one year and have mutually agreed to dissolve the marriage. After the First Motion statements, a cooling-off period (usually six months) applies. Thereafter, Second Motion is filed and upon confirmation, decree is granted.

Advocate Mrunmayi Kotawadekar LawRato

977 votes

For divorce by mutual consent, both the parties shall be agreeable to the terms and conditions which can be laid down there in. Once a petition for divorce is filed counselling is done on the first occasion. After failure of counselling, the matter goes before Court. After a period of six months, divorce is granted. Feel free to contact me for seeking any legal advice/assistance as regards the same.

Advocate Prerna Shukla LawRato

603 votes

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Advocate Santosh S. Gaikwad LawRato

672 votes

Key Requirements Joint Petition: Both spouses must mutually agree to the divorce and file a joint petition. Separation Period: Parties must have lived separately for at least one year prior to filing. Irreconcilable Differences: Both must agree that they cannot live together and that the marriage has broken down. Settlement Agreement: Terms regarding child custody, alimony (maintenance), and property division should be mutually decided. The Process and Timeline Filing the Petition: Both parties, through their lawyers, file a petition in the family court. First Motion: The court reviews the petition, hears both parties, and records their statements. Cooling-Off Period: A 6-month period is usually mandated to reconsider the decision. This period can sometimes be waived by the court if specific conditions are met. Second Motion: After 6 months (and before 18 months), if the couple still wants to proceed, they appear for the final hearing. Final Decree: If the court is satisfied that the consent is genuine and all terms are met, it passes the final decree of divorce. Essential Documents Marriage Certificate and photos. Address proof for both parties. Proof of separation (e.g., separate addresses, affidavits). Income tax statements (last 3 years). Details of assets and liabilities.

Advocate Arun Mahajan LawRato