What is mental cruelty? Section 13(i) (a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, has comprehensively characterized and defined the term cruelty. While Parliament did insert the term ‘cruelty’ in the Act, it did not supply an exhaustive definition. As a …
The child’s custody mostly becomes a problem at the time of divorce to be determined by the court to resolve the issue. The laws and issues related to a child’s custody rely on the child’s and parents’ religion. In India, …
Alimony or Spousal Support is a significant part of the Family law of the nation. Interestingly, Family Law in India is not one coded document but a compilation of multiple personal laws of various religions. On one hand, where we …
“Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.”[1] Ann Landers It is said marriages are …
Introduction The Irretrievable theory of breakdown is the most controversial theory in legal jurisprudence based on the principle that marriage is a union of two people based on love-affection and mutual respect. If all of these are affected by any …
Introduction Alimony is monetary compensation, during a divorce or after the divorce proceedings alimony granted to the spouse who is unable to support himself/herself. There are two types of alimony and it applies according to the Indian laws as well. …
How To End a Marriage in India Marriage is one of the oldest establishments in our country. It is one of the ten most important religious sacraments of the Hindu’s. It plays a very important role in the social life …
Merriam-Webster defines “Divorce” as an act to legally dissolve one’s marriage with their spouse. [1] In India, a matter of divorce is a long-winded and very costly matter for the couples. The couples who mutually want to give divorce must …
Introduction The word marriage is not been defined exactly. Different people have different opinion about the marriage. Marriage can be defined as a contract in between two people which give rise to many rights and obligations in between spouses. Marriage …
The cases where no divorce notice is received, the rationale[1] that may be given in this situation are, where: 1. Divorce notice to summon in the court is not duly served; 2. Divorce notice to summon in the court is …