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Mutual consent divorce in India: meaning, process and the 15-day myth

What is mutual consent divorce? Both spouses agree that the marriage should end and jointly ask the court. That is different from a contested divorce.

Mutual divorce procedure

The mutual divorce process in India generally involves a joint petition, statements, a waiting or cooling-off period unless waived, and a second motion. Exact steps depend on the applicable Act and the court.

Mutual divorce in 15 days

Mutual divorce in 15 days is a common advertisement. Courts can shorten some waiting in fit cases, but nobody should plan life around a guaranteed 15-day decree.

Mutual understanding divorce

A private mutual understanding divorce (terms on money, housing, children) still needs a lawful petition and, for property, properly stamped and registered documents where required.

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