Pre Divorce

The court applies the welfare of the child test—not who earns more or who is the mother/father. Younger children often

Yes, a judge can deny a divorce if evidence is weak, or if the court feels the claim is false

Yes. Consent is not needed for contested divorce under Section 13. You only need to prove one legal ground.

No. Under HMA, divorce is only valid if granted by a Family Court. Private agreements or religious rituals do notdissolve

Mahila Courts follow the same HMA procedure but prioritise women’s cases for faster hearings. They may give extra support through

Yes, if one spouse proves any ground under Section 13 (cruelty, desertion, adultery, etc.). The court does not need both

Under the HMA, the court looks at the wife’s standard of living during the marriage, the husband’s full earning capacity

No, an annulled marriage is not the same as a divorce. Annulment legally declares a marriage null and void as

Yes. Under Section 19 of HMA, a divorce petition can be filed in a court where(a) the marriage was solemnised,(b)

Joint property is first divided based on what both spouses agree to. If they cannot agree, the court decides by