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Want to know about file an application for divorce from residing city


16-Dec-2024 (In Divorce Law)
My brother is staying in Mumbai and sister in law staying Hyderabad, can he apply divorce petition from Mumbai ?
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Answer #1
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Yes, your brother can definitely file a divorce petition in Mumbai. There is no restriction to file a divorce Petition in Mumbai. Feel free to contact me for seeking any legal assistance as regards the same.
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Answer #2
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Yes, he can apply for divorce petition in mumbai. Since he is residing in mumbai. The law permits to apply for divorce at the jurisdiction of either of the party or place of registration. Divorce by mutual consent will take approximately 1 year. Contested divorce may go upto 2 1/2 to 3 years.
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Answer #3
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Well, if your Brother's Marriage has been done in Mumbai or if your Brother and your Sister in Law had been last residing in Mumbai, then, your Brother can file for Divorce in Mumai, i.e, either Mutual Divorce Petition or he can file for a Unilateral Divorce.
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