Mutual Divorce in Tamil Nadu: Complete Legal Process

Family Law ยท April 8, 2025 ยท By Adv. B. Sivasubramanian

Divorce by mutual consent is under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Eligibility

Both parties must agree and must have lived separately for at least one year.

First Motion

A joint petition is filed before the Family Court.

Cooling-Off Period

A mandatory 6-month period follows. The court may waive this in exceptional circumstances.

Second Motion and Decree

After 6 months the court passes the decree of divorce.

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