My friend got married 6 months ago but isn’t living with their spouse yet. What are the steps to file for divorce in India?

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

My friend got married 6 months ago but isn’t living with their spouse yet. What are the steps to file for divorce in India?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

In India, divorce requires at least one year of continuous separation with mutual consent. Since your friend has only been married for six months, they are not eligible to file for divorce. They need to wait for at least another six months and then approach a family court with a mutual consent divorce petition.

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