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Family, maintenance or protection

Divorce can be by mutual consent or contested. A spouse, child or parent can claim maintenance. Women facing domestic violence can seek protection, residence and monetary orders.

Timing matters

Safety and urgent protection come first. Mutual-consent divorce under Hindu Marriage Act Section 13B has statutory conditions and a six-month second-motion interval that may be waived by the court; other personal laws differ. Check the relevant remedy rather than assuming a universal deadline.

Immediate steps

  1. 1

    If you are in danger, call 112 or the women helpline 181

  2. 2

    Keep copies of marriage certificate and income proof

  3. 3

    Contact the Protection Officer for domestic violence

What not to do

  • Do not leave behind proof of abuse or income
  • Do not sign a settlement without legal advice

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Family matters move faster when documents and jurisdiction are settled first. You can mutual consent divorce, compare options through our contested divorce lawyers, or go straight to maintenance case support. Always cross-check rules on the e-Courts case status services and the National Commission for Women before you act.

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