My girlfriend and I got married six months ago in a temple outside our hometown. The priest wrote an affidavit on stamp paper, which we got notarized on the 15th, stating our marriage date. Two months later, he gave us a temple marriage certificate dated the 18th. We never lived together and haven’t registered our marriage with any court. After six months, she hasn’t moved in yet, saying she needs her parents’ consent. My family is pushing me to leave, convinced she has no intention of joining me. Should I formally divorce her? I don’t want to be a divorcee. What are my options?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My girlfriend and I got married six months ago in a temple outside our hometown. The priest wrote an affidavit on stamp paper, which we got notarized on the 15th, stating our marriage date. Two months later, he gave us a temple marriage certificate dated the 18th. We never lived together and haven’t registered our marriage with any court. After six months, she hasn’t moved in yet, saying she needs her parents’ consent. My family is pushing me to leave, convinced she has no intention of joining me. Should I formally divorce her? I don’t want to be a divorcee. What are my options?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My girlfriend and I got married six months ago in a temple outside our hometown. The priest wrote an affidavit on stamp paper, which we got notarized on the 15th, stating our marriage date. Two months later, he gave us a temple marriage certificate dated the 18th. We never lived together and haven’t registered our marriage with any court. After six months, she hasn’t moved in yet, saying she needs her parents’ consent. My family is pushing me to leave, convinced she has no intention of joining me. Should I formally divorce her? I don’t want to be a divorcee. What are my options?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Based on your description, it appears your marriage may not be legally valid under Indian law. Your temple marriage, while recognized by some communities, lacks legal standing without registration. It’s best to consult a lawyer to understand the legal validity of your situation. You can explore options like initiating a legal process to prove your marriage or potentially seeking a formal annulment if the marriage is deemed void.

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