Conditions for mutual divorce in Hindu Law  – Sec 13B

Grounds of mutual divorce under Section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act 1955

Section 13B provides following grounds on which a petition for dissolution of marriage can be presented in court:

(1) Both husband and wife has been living separately for a period one year or more, and

(2) They have not been able to live together, and

(3) They have mutually agreed that the marriage should be dissolved.

The above are the explicit conditions which are provided under section 13B of Hindu Marriage Act. All the above grounds are mandatory before a petition for dissolution of marriage is present in court.

If any of the above grounds are missing from the petition for dissolution of marriage, the Court may reject such petition.

Other conditions of mutual consent divorce

Besides the grounds provided in Section 13B of Hindu Marriage act, there are some other conditions. These conditions court may weigh before granting decree of divorce by mutual consent. These are:

(1) Marriage is solemnised as per Hindu Laws.

(2) Parties to marriage i.e. husband and wife must have settled all their dispute or differences, if any

They must have entered in full and final understanding. Nothing should be left, which may be a reason of future contentions or litigation between the parties to marriage.

If any permanent alimony is to be given, the wife must have received all amount of alimony, or if the alimony is to be given in future dates or monthly the husband and wife must have entered into a written understanding in that respect.

(3) If Parties to marriage i.e. husband and wife has any child, they must have entered into an understanding as to how child to be raised. There must be a clear understanding of custody and finance of child education to be met.

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