My family and the groom’s family agreed to a mutual divorce, but they’re not coming forward to sign the papers. They keep saying they want to, but there’s always a new excuse. This has been going on since February 2016. What could be the real reason behind their delay? What steps can we take to finalize the divorce quickly?

There could be several reasons for the delay, such as a lack of genuine desire for divorce, financial considerations, or pressure from extended family. You can file a petition for divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, outlining the mutual consent and the unreasonable delay. This will compel the court to set a timeline for finalizing the divorce.