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Withdrawal of mutual consent and Get back money and my wife


05-Nov-2024 (In Divorce Law)
I am currently going through a mutual consent divorce, with the second hearing approaching. Under pressure, I agreed to pay my wife a large settlement, and I've already paid half of it. However, I was threatened by her relatives into agreeing to this amount, and I now wish to withdraw my consent to the divorce, hoping to reconcile with my wife and remove outside interference. Is it possible to withdraw my consent for the divorce at this stage, especially if I'm abroad and can't travel to India?
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Answer #1
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You can communicate with your lawyer regarding the same to enable him/her to make submissions before the Court accordingly. Make sure that the Court is informed about your intention before grant of divorce. Feel free to contact me for seeking any legal advice as regards the same.
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Answer #2
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In a mutual consent divorce, either party has the right to withdraw consent before the final decree is passed, typically at the second hearing. Since you wish to reconcile and feel the settlement was agreed upon under undue pressure, you can choose to withdraw your consent at this stage. To proceed with this withdrawal, you or your legal representative can inform the court of your intent. Since you are abroad, you may need to grant a power of attorney to someone in India—preferably a family member or lawyer—to represent you in court and formally communicate your decision to withdraw consent. If your absence prevents a direct appearance, your representative can submit an application on your behalf, explaining your reasons and expressing your wish to resolve the marriage without further outside interference. Once consent is withdrawn, the court typically allows some time for possible reconciliation or counseling, especially if it recognizes signs that one spouse wishes to reconcile. However, if reconciliation does not occur, your wife may file a contested divorce. In that case, the court will consider her petition independently, and the previous settlement terms agreed upon in mutual consent would no longer automatically apply, allowing for fresh discussions on the matter.
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Answer #3
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Well, you can still withdraw your consent from giving Divorce to her, saying that, you love her so much, that, you do not want her to get separated from you. You convince Hon'be Judge, that, you do everything to win her heart again and want to settle issues between you and her via Mediation. If the opposite party also gets convinced via your sincere efforts to make them ready for Mediation, then, you will the first step to resolve erupted issues between you and her.
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Answer #4
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in my opinion don't make your life critical by accepting and making u turn. if you are getting threat from anyone you should have informed the court through your advocate. it is advised to discuss with your spouse and short out the matter by mediation. All the very best.
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