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Dear Client,
Sub-section 1 of Section 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 presents the general grounds of divorce that are available to both the parties involved in a broken marriage and include cruelty, adultery, desertion, conversion, mental illness, communicable diseases, presumption of death, and renunciation of the world. When there is no possibility of cohabitation and no scope of mutual divorce, either party can file a one-sided/contested divorce petition before the Family Court or the District Court praying for a decree of divorce. A contested divorce is more expensive and time-consuming than a mutual divorce. However, grounds for one-sided divorce reflect the various challenges and complexities that may arise in the course of divorce proceedings. It is always recommended to consult an expert divorce lawyer to get the right legal advice before filing a contested divorce petition. As per the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, anyone cannot marry a second time without a decree of divorce annulling the first marriage, and treated as illegal and a criminal offense in India.
Posted On 28-Mar-2024
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