Contested divorces

Contested divorces

Contested divorces are prevalent in India as people acknowledge the harsh realities of their marriages and opt for healthier alternatives. A contested Divorce is when one partner disagrees on mutual divorce or disputes arise regarding property, child custody, or alimony.
    1. Grounds for Contested Divorce
    • Cruelty: Physical or mental harm inflicted by one partner on the other.
    • Adultery
    • Desertion
    • Conversion
    • Mental Disorder
    • Communicable Venereal Diseases
    • Additional grounds: Impotence, husband’s imprisonment, leprosy, failure to provide maintenance, and others.

  • Documents Needed for Contested Divorce

    • Marriage Proof or Photographs of Marriage
    • Husband and wife’s Aadhaar cards
    • Marriage Invitation Card
    • Proof of Living Separately for One Year
    • Evidence relating to failed attempts at reconciliation

  • Where to File Your Contested Divorce Petition.

    • Family court of the city where the couple last lived together or where the marriage was solemnized or where the wife currently resides.

    How to File Contested Divorce in India

    • Seek help from expert divorce lawyers for guidance and strategizing.
    • The expertise of a divorce lawyer increases the chances of a favorable outcome.
    • Divorce lawyers handle the long and challenging process, providing support during the emotional time.

     

  • Where to File Your Contested Divorce Petition.

    • Family court of the city where the couple last lived together or where the marriage was solemnized or where the wife currently resides.

     

     

  • Procedure for Contested Divorce in India

    • Step 1: Filing a petition in the court and serving notice to the other party.
    • Step 2: Counter-reply to the notice.
    • Step 3: Trials in court.
    • Step 4: Final Decree.

     

     

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