My cousin got married in India but is now getting a divorce in the US. They moved to the US a few months after the wedding and filed for separation after a year. They’ve been living apart in the US for the last year. A US court is about to grant their divorce, but I’m worried if it’s legally valid in India. Do they need to go through any extra legal processes in India? The divorce is amicable, so I’d appreciate any information on this.

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My cousin got married in India but is now getting a divorce in the US. They moved to the US a few months after the wedding and filed for separation after a year. They’ve been living apart in the US for the last year. A US court is about to grant their divorce, but I’m worried if it’s legally valid in India. Do they need to go through any extra legal processes in India? The divorce is amicable, so I’d appreciate any information on this.
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My cousin got married in India but is now getting a divorce in the US. They moved to the US a few months after the wedding and filed for separation after a year. They’ve been living apart in the US for the last year. A US court is about to grant their divorce, but I’m worried if it’s legally valid in India. Do they need to go through any extra legal processes in India? The divorce is amicable, so I’d appreciate any information on this.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

A US divorce decree is generally recognized in India under the Foreign Marriage Act, 1969, if the divorce meets certain conditions. Your cousin should consult with an Indian lawyer to confirm the decree’s validity in India and if any additional steps are required.

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