My friend and her husband have been living apart for six years. Do they need a divorce before she can marry me?

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Apni Law Staff asked 5 months ago

My friend and her husband have been living apart for six years. Do they need a divorce before she can marry me?

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Apni Law Staff answered 5 months ago

Under Indian law, a valid marriage cannot be dissolved simply by living apart. Your friend needs to obtain a divorce decree from a competent court to legally end her marriage before she can marry you.

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