Talaq, Talaq, Talaq, and the Fallacy of Instant Justice Shayara Bano had received a letter in 2016 with the word “talaq” written three times, and her 15-year marriage was over. Her husband was not required to appear in a court, nor was he required to secure her consent (or even speak with her). This harmful...Read More

Top 10 FAQs On Divorce Under The Hindu Law No one goes through a divorce unscathed but understanding your rights can make the process less daunting. If you are a Hindu thinking about getting a divorce in India, chances are that you have myriad questions already swirling around in your head. Can you actually get...Read More

Alimony and Maintenance: What Indian Courts Rule When a marriage in India breaks down, one of the most contentious questions that arises is: “Who will pay what?” Enter alimony and maintenance. These are not just lawyerly concepts — they stand for practical questions about how people will pay their bills after a divorce or break-up....Read More

Mutual Consent Divorce in India: Complete 2025 Guide Mutual Consent Divorce in India The life between husband and wife is considered heavenly which brought together through marriage. Divorce is never easy, but when both partners are in agreement to go their separate ways amicably, the process can be much easier. Mutual Consent divorce in India...Read More

5 Legal Mistakes To Avoid When Going Through A Divorce In India Divorce is never easy. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions putting your patience, endurance and judgement to the test. In India, where marriage is viewed as a holy covenant, the process of divorce can be even more trying. But here’s reality: While a broken...Read More

Christian Divorce Laws in India: The Need to Know Basics When a Christian marriage in India hits a rough patch, many couples ask themselves what their legal rights are and how they should proceed. In contrast with certain other communities which have common laws applicable to the entire community, Christians have their distinct personal law...Read More

Filing for Divorce in India: Step-by-Step Guide Divorce is never an easy thing. It’s an important decision that affects your whole life, your family and your future. If you’re reading this, perhaps you’ve hit a rocky patch in your marriage and are wondering what will happen next. That’s why this guide takes you through everything...Read More

When Ayesha and Rajesh, a married couple in Mumbai, decided to divorce, they went through vastly different legal processes. Ayesha happened to be Muslim and hers was the task of negotiating the Muslim Personal Law; her neighbor Rajesh had gone through the standard civil process of divorce under the Special Marriage Act. It’s a familiar...Read More