The parties who are going for the mutual consent divorce before filing the petition the couple must be living separately for at least the period of one year or more than one year, after the filing the mutual consent divorce, the two motion are passed that is first motion and the second motion, between the …
Wife can claim maintenance from the husband even without divorce and in case the husband denies, the wife can claim maintenance under different acts: Hindu Marriage Act, Domestic Violence Act, Criminal Procedure Code. Section 37 of Divorce Act 1869 states that the District Court is empowered to order the husband to pay a reasonable amount …
Section 14 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 was thus enacted and it says that no couple can file for divorce within the year of marriage to cope with any poor decision, as per the Hindu marriage act divorce has certain grounds that need to be satisfied to file for the divorce, If you have …
A uniform civil code is said to be one nation code that exists uniformly or is applicable to the entire country, it signifies that all the segments of the country such as religion, society, etc shall be considered equal in the entire country as per this code, this code also deal in marriage, divorce, support, …
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The word “alimony” is defined as the financial support provided to spouses after the divorce. It is given to spouses not having sufficient means to take care of basic needs. Either spouse can claim alimony from another spouse and the lump sum amount that one spouse has to pay. Provisions dealing with alimony: Eligibility: Calculation: …
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When both spouses mutually agree that they cannot reconcile together and live together is impossible hence, divorce is the best solution. Mutual divorce can be filed under different laws for different religions. 1. Mutual Divorce Under Hindu Laws: It is governed by section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Certain requirements shall be complied …
Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act states the Mutual Consent Divorce which was introduced through an amendment of 1976. This has been made for Hindu couples likewise, Hindu, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs which enable them to terminate their marriage by mutual agreement. It will not include the grounds of divorce like cruelty or adultery. This …
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The very foundation of the social structure is marriage. The Hindu law views marriage as an indissoluble, immortal rite. Marriage’s sacred nature has given birth to some abnormalities. The Vedas, the earliest collection of Hindu writings, state that Hindu marriages last a lifetime. It is intended to unite two people so that they can carry …
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When your spouse walks out without a word or warning, the silence can feel heavier than the breakup itself. But what does the law say? Can a court actually order your spouse, especially your wife to come back and live with you? Let’s dive into the real answers, grounded in Indian law, lived experiences, and …
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If you are a woman and have obtained a divorce from your husband you are entitled to maintenance. However, a wife is in no way entitled to maintenance in the event she is living in adultery or without reason refuses to live with her husband. Section 125 to Section 128 of CrPC briefly deals with …
