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What is the cooling-off period for mutual consent divorce?
Nirnaya · Hindu Marriage Act
Under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, the court must wait a minimum of 6 months after the first motion before passing a decree on the second motion.
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Sureshta Devi v. Om Prakash (1991) 2 SCC 25 — waiting period may be waived in exceptional circumstances.
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“How much maintenance will I get?”
“Maintenance in India depends on various factors including the income of both parties, lifestyle, and standard of living. The exact amount is determined by the court. It is advisable to consult a qualified family law advocate.”
Under Section 125 BNSS, courts typically award 25–30% of the payer's net monthly salary (Rajnesh v. Neha, 2020 14 SCC 754). If your spouse earns ₹60,000/month net, that's ₹15,000–18,000/month. If you also earn income, the award is reduced proportionally. Your High Court circulars set the per-child rate separately.
“What forms do I need to file a mutual consent divorce in Kerala?”
“For a mutual consent divorce in India, you will need to file a joint petition under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act. The required documents generally include marriage certificate, address proof, and photographs. Consult your local district court for exact requirements.”
File Joint Petition Form No. 2 at the Family Court, Ernakulam (or your district). Filing fee: ₹75 (court fee stamp). Attach: marriage certificate, 4 passport photos each, address proof, and 3 copies of the petition. E-filing available at districts.ecourts.gov.in.
“My husband hasn't returned my gold jewelry. What can I do?”
“Gold jewelry given to a bride is generally considered her personal property under Indian law. You may consider filing a civil suit for recovery or approaching the police. It is best to consult a lawyer to understand your options.”
Streedhan (jewelry, gifts received at marriage) is your absolute property under Hindu law — Pratibha Rani v. Suraj Kumar (1985) 2 SCC 370. File an FIR under Section 406 IPC (criminal breach of trust) if refused return. Simultaneously file a DV Act complaint for return of Streedhan — this is faster than civil recovery. Document items in the Streedhan Tracker before filing.
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