Divorce with Mutual Consent in India

When both the parties want to separate with each other willingly, they can file a divorce under Section 13-B of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 which consists of filling a divorce under mutual consent . Mutual consent means both the parties want separation and agree for peaceful divorce. This type of divorce is simple as both the parties are on a same ground and can be filed through a good family advocate. It involves two aspects to be taken into consideration. Alimony or maintenance issues: As per Indian Law, there is no minimum or maximum criteria for alimony or maintenance. It could be any figure or sometimes no figure at all depending on the case. Child Custody: Child custody in mutual consent divorces can be taken by one parent or shared by both depending upon the wish and understanding of the parties. Yet there are other things to be taken into consideration when it comes to Mutual consent Divorces. Those are… When to file a d...