Mutual Divorce vs. Contested Divorce

According to Hindu Marriage Act, you can get a divorce by two ways:  Mutual Divorce

•  If you and your spouse reach a mutual agreement on the following issues-
  • Maintenance of wife and children,
  • Custody of any children,
  • Division of debt,
  • Separation of joint property
• The Court does not decide the terms and conditions   of the divorce; you and your spouse do it.
•  It is a shorter and quicker procedure
• It is a shorter and quicker procedure
•  It is also cheaper than the other form of divorce

Contested Divorce

• If you and your spouse do not agree on issues like maintenance alimony,and child custody or property division  and are unable to come to similar terms, it shall be a contested divorce
• The court decides the issue, terms and conditions for you.
• Since court proceedings are involved, it usually takes much  longer.
• It is more expensive and painful

Mutual Divorce is the more suitable kind of divorce as it is simpler, less time consuming and cheaper than contested divorce. Most of the issues are resolved between you and your spouse, thus saving a lot of your time and energy.

Related Law Guides

• Steps to apply for a divorce
• Reasons on which a divorce can be filed
• Divorce under Special Marriage act
• Steps for a Contested divorce
• Steps for Mutual Consent Divorce
• How to choose your divorce lawyer?