I’m a Hindu man, married with a son, and I’ve fallen in love with a Muslim woman. My wife doesn’t want to grant me a divorce. If I convert to Islam, could I marry my girlfriend without first divorcing my wife? Are there any legal complexities I should be aware of? I want to do everything legally and ethically.

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › I’m a Hindu man, married with a son, and I’ve fallen in love with a Muslim woman. My wife doesn’t want to grant me a divorce. If I convert to Islam, could I marry my girlfriend without first divorcing my wife? Are there any legal complexities I should be aware of? I want to do everything legally and ethically.
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Apni Law Staff asked 7 months ago

I’m a Hindu man, married with a son, and I’ve fallen in love with a Muslim woman. My wife doesn’t want to grant me a divorce. If I convert to Islam, could I marry my girlfriend without first divorcing my wife? Are there any legal complexities I should be aware of? I want to do everything legally and ethically.

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Apni Law Staff answered 7 months ago

Converting to Islam alone won’t automatically dissolve your existing Hindu marriage under Indian law. You’ll need to obtain a divorce from your wife legally, which could be contested given her opposition. Marrying your girlfriend without a divorce would be illegal and could lead to bigamy charges.

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