Pre Divorce

Under SMA, dissolution = divorce.

Legal separation allows spouses to live apart without ending marriage.

Fraud relating to identity, health, or marital status can be grounds for annulment.

Yes, courts can transfer cases for convenience or safety.

No. FIR is required only for criminal cases.

no

Court can proceed after issuing public notices.

Only for mutual consent divorce.

Based on ownership, not automatic 50–50 split.

Decided based on the best interests of the child, not gender.