When a marriage breaks down irretrievably, the legal process doesn’t have to be a war. A contested divorce in India is notoriously long, expensive, and emotionally draining.
At Delhi Law Advocates, we specialize in facilitating smooth, dignified separations through Mutual Consent Divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.
The Process Explained:
It involves two stages:
- First Motion: Filing a joint petition stating that you have lived apart for over a year and mutually agree to divorce.
- Cooling-Off Period: A statutory 6-month wait (which we can sometimes petition to waive in urgent cases).
- Second Motion: Confirming the decision to the court, after which the divorce decree is granted.
The most critical step is drafting a watertight Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering alimony, child custody, and assets to prevent future disputes.