Divorce Lawyer in CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai

A mutual divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act requires both spouses to agree to the separation. They must file a joint petition, followed by a six-month cooling-off period. After the second motion, if both still consent, the court grants the divorce. The process typically takes 6 to 18 months

Yes, you can file a contested divorce if your spouse does not consent. Grounds may include cruelty, desertion, adultery, mental illness, or irretrievable breakdown of marriage. The court examines evidence and hears both sides before passing judgment.

Indian courts prioritize the best interests of the child. Custody can be granted as physical, legal, or joint. While mothers often get custody of young children, fathers may receive visitation or shared custody depending on circumstances.

Section 498A of the IPC protects women from cruelty by husbands or in-laws, including dowry harassment. If falsely accused, legal defense involves gathering evidence like messages, witness statements, and timelines that contradict the allegations. Legal advice is essential in such cases.

Courts decide alimony based on factors like the income of both spouses, standard of living, length of the marriage, and child custody responsibilities. Maintenance can be interim or permanent and applies to both wives and, in some cases, husbands.

Yes. You can file from the place where:

• The marriage took place

• You last lived together

• The wife currently resides (as per Section 19 of the Hindu Marriage Act)