Reading: A Hindu couple filed for a mutual divorce in a family court in India. They agreed to settle their property within a year. Due to work commitments, both left India. The court set a deadline of September 5th, 2016 for the property settlement. The wife could withdraw her consent at any time. What can the husband do if the wife changes her mind? Please advise.

A Hindu couple filed for a mutual divorce in a family court in India. They agreed to settle their property within a year. Due to work commitments, both left India. The court set a deadline of September 5th, 2016 for the property settlement. The wife could withdraw her consent at any time. What can the husband do if the wife changes her mind? Please advise.

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Divorce › A Hindu couple filed for a mutual divorce in a family court in India. They agreed to settle their property within a year. Due to work commitments, both left India. The court set a deadline of September 5th, 2016 for the property settlement. The wife could withdraw her consent at any time. What can the husband do if the wife changes her mind? Please advise.

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A Hindu couple filed for a mutual divorce in a family court in India. They agreed to settle their property within a year. Due to work commitments, both left India. The court set a deadline of September 5th, 2016 for the property settlement. The wife could withdraw her consent at any time. What can the husband do if the wife changes her mind? Please advise.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

The husband can approach the court to enforce the agreement and seek a decree of divorce based on the mutual consent filed earlier. The wife’s withdrawal of consent may be challenged in court, and the court will consider the circumstances and the original agreement to arrive at a decision.