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Separation period of 20 years would it amount to divorce


20-Oct-2023 (In Divorce Law)
I have been separated from my wife for more than 20 years. Does that mean divorce is automatic? I am a Hindu
Answers (3)

Answer #1
579 votes
Dear client there is not automatic divorce. U have to file for divorce in court. It does not mean thst u r staying separately for many years means u get divorce automatically. File divorce petition in court on the ground of irreplaceable break down of marriage. For any legal help call me

Adv prasad patil

Pune

Answer #2
560 votes
Yes, desertion for a period of 2 years is sufficient for filling a divorce against a spouce this is one of the ground for getting divorce under Hindu marriage act 1955 and you will easily get divorce but for this you have to file a case in court.
Answer #3
769 votes
No..

Though 20 years is good ground for Divorce but along with that you need to give other details.

So, please contact Lawrato for further discussion and legal steps to be taken for the Divorce for you.

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