Marital disagreements seldom start off with a precise plan. Often what initiates as emotional estrangement or constant disputes soon enough involves the courts with issues like maintenance, child custody, property rights, or even criminal charges. In such cases, the choices made at the very beginning can determine your legal status, economic wellbeing, and mental tranquility …
Whenever the people face some marital problems for the first time, their biggest confusion is that: “Can divorce happen just by saying talaq, or do I need to go to court?” In marriages between Muslims this misunderstanding is quite normal as a lot of people still use outdated concepts, half-truths, or advice from relatives. In …
When people face serious marital problems for the first time, the biggest confusion is this: “Can I get a divorce if my spouse is not agreeing?” This confusion is very natural. Most of the spouses assume that the divorce is possible only when both the parties’ consent to it. In actuality, the Indian law clearly …
Whenever the couples decide to end the marriage, the first confusion that usually comes to their mind is not about emotions, it is just about procedure. People ask: The Indian law clearly provides a dignified solution for couples who mutually agree to separate, i.e., Mutual Consent Divorce. When it is handled correctly, this procedure avoids …
When most of the people think about divorce, the first question that pops in the mind are not about law. It is something much simpler as well as more personal: It is quite natural for a person to get confused about this matter completely. The divorce laws that govern India are not the same across …
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Divorce is not just the end of a relationship; it’s the beginning of difficult financial conversations. One question that often goes unanswered until the last minute is What happens to retirement accounts during divorce? In India, where many spouses rely on one partner’s future pension or retirement fund, not knowing your rights can leave you …
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On September 12th, 2017, the Supreme Court of India rendered a very significant judgment in the case of Amardeep Singh v. Harveen Kaur (AIR 2017 SC 4417; (2017) 8 SCC 746). As a matter of importance, the Court answered: Is the 6-month cooling period in accordance with Section 13B (2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, …
When parents separate or divorce, the most emotionally intense and legally complex issue they often face is child custody. In amicable separations, mutual consent can ease this process, but what if the other parent refuses to cooperate? This article offers advice on how to obtain child custody in India without both parties’ approval or mutual …
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Marriage is the sacred bond in Indian society. But when that relationship becomes a source of emotional pain, the law steps in to protect the mental well-being of individuals. One significant ground for divorce in India is mental cruelty, a concept increasingly recognized and reinforced by Indian courts through landmark judgments. This article explains how …
In India, marriage is the most sacred institution that is governed by the personal laws based on any religion. However, not all marriages last forever. When a relationship becomes abusive or completely breaks down, but one partner refuses to end it, divorce can become legally complex. This is where one-sided divorce comes into play. Also …
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