Divorce Lawyer at Dwarka District Court, Delhi
Going through a divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging phases of a person's life. Whether you are seeking a mutual, amicable separation or facing a contested divorce, having an experienced divorce lawyer in Dwarka who understands both the legal and human dimensions of the process is essential. Adv. Sameer Khan handles all aspects of matrimonial law at Dwarka District Court and Delhi's Family Courts.
Our Divorce & Matrimonial Legal Services
- Mutual consent divorce — drafting joint petition, settlement agreement and court representation
- Contested divorce — grounds-based petition filing and full trial representation
- Interim and permanent alimony / maintenance applications
- Child custody and visitation rights
- Restitution of conjugal rights
- Judicial separation
- Annulment of marriage (declaration of void or voidable marriage)
- NRI divorce matters
- Property and asset division during divorce proceedings
Mutual Consent Divorce — Step by Step
Laws Applicable to Divorce in India
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 — for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists
- Special Marriage Act, 1954 — for inter-religion marriages and civil marriages
- Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act — for Muslims
- Indian Divorce Act, 1869 — for Christians
- Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 — for Parsis
Frequently Asked Questions
In mutual consent divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, both spouses agree to end the marriage. It requires two court appearances (two motions) with a minimum 6-month gap (waivable by court). Contested divorce is filed when one spouse does not consent, citing grounds such as cruelty, desertion, adultery or mental illness. Contested divorce typically takes longer.
A mutual consent divorce in Delhi can be completed in approximately 6–18 months. After the first motion, there is a mandatory 6-month waiting period (though courts can waive this). The second motion must be filed within 18 months. If both parties cooperate and have a clear settlement agreement, the process can be faster.
Grounds for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 include: cruelty, desertion for two or more years, conversion to another religion, unsoundness of mind, leprosy (in severe form), venereal disease, renunciation of the world, and presumption of death. Adultery is also a ground. Women have an additional ground of husband's bigamy.
Yes. A wife can apply for interim maintenance (pendente lite) under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act during the pendency of divorce proceedings. Additionally, she can file a separate maintenance application under Section 125 CrPC (now BNSS) before a Magistrate, which does not require a pending divorce case.