Divorce is by far a life-altering event, and we often see the aftermath of divorce leave spouses sometimes unsure of their financial security. Amongst the most important issues during divorce, to women is, whether they are entitled to receive maintenance…
In India, divorce petitions can be filed by either spouse under various personal laws, and the grounds for divorce are broadly similar across different statutes. A wife can file for divorce based on grounds such as cruelty, adultery, desertion, or…
The Indian laws related to marriage, divorce, succession of property are based on the religious practices and hence we call them personal laws. For those who do not identify themselves as part of a particular religion have secular laws as…
The Divorce Act, 1869, (previously called Indian Divorce Act, 1869) governs the process of divorce for Christians in India. The Act provides for the dissolution of marriage and related matters like custody, alimony, and division of assets. While the Act…
A question often asked if one of the spouses does not want to continue with the marriage, can she/ he divorce the other spouse without the consent of the latter. Answer to this in a nutshell could be, “Yes, she/…
Under Indian matrimonial law, cruelty is recognized as one of the grounds for divorce. This ground is particularly significant because it encompasses a broad range of behaviors that constitute cruelty which is both physical and mental in nature. Cruelty, as…
vorce, in any culture or legal system, is a complex process involving the dissolution of the marital bond and the resolution of various ancillary matters such as maintenance, alimony, child custody, and division of assets. One of the most contentious…
In India, marriage is a sacrament in secular as well as religious laws except in Muslim personal law, governed by various laws that ensure the sanctity and exclusivity of the marital bond. The question of whether one can enter into…
Child custody is one of the most delicate and contentious issues in divorce proceedings, often determining the course of the divorce itself. In India, the legal system prioritizes the child’s welfare when making custody decisions. As a legal professional navigating…
Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage, and in India, the process is governed by a complex framework of laws that vary based on the religion of the parties involved. The rules for divorce in India reflect the country’s…
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