Apni Law Staff asked 6 months ago
With the Supreme Court ruling that church annulments don’t hold legal weight, what does this mean for marriages in Goa, where Portuguese civil law applies? If a couple only had a church marriage that was later registered civilly, how can they proceed with a civil divorce? This question focuses on couples who were only married in the church, not through civil procedures.
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Apni Law Staff answered 6 months ago
The Supreme Court ruling means church annulments in India are not recognized legally, including in Goa. Couples who only had a church marriage in Goa can proceed with a civil divorce in India by filing a petition in the relevant family court, presenting evidence of their church marriage and subsequent registration, and proving grounds for divorce under Indian law.
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