icon Forced to Sign MoU for mutual divorce

I signed a MoU with my wife for filing a petition for divorce under mutual consent. Someone from my wife side called my father and said that he is a senior police officer, and my wife is coming on so


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Under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, either spouse can file a petition in a district court for the restitution of conjugal rights if they have been deserted without reasonable cause. If the husband succeeds in the Section 9 case, the wife is not entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the CrPC. The court's decision on the conjugal rights suit implies that the wife had no valid reason for refusing to live with her husband. To claim maintenance, the wife must demonstrate h ...ReadMore

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icon Mutual divorce

Facts a) mutual divorce petition filed on July 28, 2023 b) cooling period over on February 3rd , 2024 i.e 6 months are over C) settlement terms signed infront of counselor and verified by court on Feb


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Once the terms of a mutual divorce settlement have been accepted by the other party and verified by the court, and the case has been scheduled for the final hearing, parties involved cannot unilaterally modify the settlement. In fact, withdrawing from a mutual divorce petition is only allowed if both parties mutually agree to do so. Any attempt at unilateral withdrawal, especially after one party has fulfilled their obligations as outlined in the memorandum of agreement, is not le ...ReadMore

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icon Query Regarding Mutual Consent Divorce under Hindu Marriage Act

This query is regarding divorce filed under section 13B under Hindu Marriage Act. Is person divorced from when judge signs judgement and announces in court or he will get divorced when court creates d

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6 months ago


A. Dear Client,
In a divorce filed under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, the divorce process is typically initiated by filing a joint petition for dissolution of marriage by mutual consent. The key question you are asking relates to the exact point at which a person is considered legally divorced in such cases.

The legal position is that a person is considered divorced from the date of the decree of divorce itself, which is the date on which the court grants the final decree of divorce. Th ...ReadMore

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icon Marriage Petition case

By forcefully convincing wife and taken signature to take back cases.what is the step to go further trial by wife

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8 months ago


A. Dear client,
This is contrary to the law. Please lodge a complaint stating that the husband is coercing you to take back the case.

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icon Need more details about mutual consent divorce

My partner and i have agreed to a mutula divorce. We got married in februaury 2023. The marriage was a result of force and emotional blackmail from both the families. My wife also wants a divorce but

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9 months ago


A. Dear Client,

Section 13B of The Hindu Marriage Act,1955 provides the provision for Divorce by Mutual Consent of both parties. It explains that if the parties are living separately continuously for a period of one year and parties are not able to live together and have agreed to separate mutually then they can seek divorce by mutual consent to resolve issues between them peacefully. Section 13B provides the following grounds on which a petition for dissolution of marriage can be presented in cou ...ReadMore

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icon Mutual divorce, alimony issues

We agreed for mutual divorce settlement in feb23 at same advocate, the other part is pressuring us for money, the advocate to scaring me about consequences, now am too scared, am in middle of arrangin

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9 months ago


A. Hello,
When alimony is paid periodically: When the alimony is paid periodically/monthly, it is set at 25% of the total monthly salary of the husband. The Supreme Court of India, in one of its judgments, stated this 25% is the benchmark amount and is also just and proper. However, it is important to remember that there are no set rules for alimony as each case has different situations and facts.
When alimony is paid in a lump-sum amount: According to the divorce alimony rules, no set benchmark s ...ReadMore

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icon 498A , DV & DP

My wife has Filed 498A and DP after I sent her legal notice after 5 months of marriage since their parents called me impotent which I got hurt. I went to pschychartist on Jan 3rd 2023. She received le

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11 months ago


A. Hello,
It is advisable to you to reach out to an advocate who deals in divorce cases, you will get to know about all your queries from him.

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icon In-laws are asking 6 lakh for mutual divorce

Me and my wife are filling for mutual divorce. My in-laws are asking for 6 lakh. 2-3 lakh is understandable but 6 lakh is unnecessary. Even me and my family has spent several money on her. I have face


A. Dear Client,
Divorce Is followed by the maintenance money for the wife and if there are children involved. It is based on the income that you earn. The court will decide on the matter and you can file a petition.

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icon mutual divorce consent withdrawal

me and my wife filed mutual divorce and 1st hearing completed and the 2nd motion is in April-2023.I want to reconcile and asked lawyer to file memo to withdraw my consent.But he is not ready to until


A. Hello Sir,
You can file for restitution of conjugal rights under The Hindu Marriage Act, 1956 seeking that you don't want divorce and you are willing to reconcil with your wife.

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icon Mutual Divorce - got mutually divorced on September 30th

Hi i got mutually divorced on September 30th,2022 and received order copy from my lawyer. How long should i wait to get married again? Registrar office people are sayin that i have to wait one year


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90-days period for the appeal is given to both the parties from the day of decree of divorce and if there is no appeal made during this period then either of the parties become eligible to remarry after the given appeal period gets over.

Thank you so much, I hope this answer helped you.

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