My spouse’s divorce decree from a lower court was granted in December 2015. My ex-partner filed a petition to overturn the decision in January 2016 but didn’t show up for hearings. The court dismissed the petition in November 2016. Given the possibility of further appeals, what is the waiting period before I can remarry?

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

My spouse’s divorce decree from a lower court was granted in December 2015. My ex-partner filed a petition to overturn the decision in January 2016 but didn’t show up for hearings. The court dismissed the petition in November 2016. Given the possibility of further appeals, what is the waiting period before I can remarry?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

In India, the waiting period for remarriage after a divorce decree is one year from the date the decree becomes final. As the appeal was dismissed in November 2016, the decree became final then. You can remarry after November 2017, even if further appeals are possible.

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