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Step-by-step guides for every legal situation in India — written by licensed advocates, updated for 2026.
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Divorce Procedure in India — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Complete court procedure for contested and mutual consent divorce — grounds, filing steps, court timeline, and what to expect at each stage.
How to File for Divorce in India — Documents & Process
Documents required, jurisdiction rules, petition drafting, and the step-by-step filing process for divorce in Indian family courts.
Mutual Consent Divorce in India — Process & 6-Month Waiver
How mutual consent divorce works under Section 13B HMA, the 6-month cooling-off period, and how the Supreme Court's Amardeep Singh ruling lets courts waive it.
Divorce Lawyer Fees in India — Realistic Cost Breakdown (2026)
Mutual consent divorce fees, contested divorce fees, court filing charges, and city-wise ranges — the honest cost guide before you hire a lawyer.
Mutual Divorce Process in India — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Complete process for mutual consent divorce: eligibility, settlement deed checklist, First Motion, 6-month cooling-off period, Second Motion, and getting the decree.
Alimony in India — Types, Calculation & Enforcement (2026)
How alimony works in India: permanent vs interim alimony, lump sum vs monthly, how courts calculate the amount, tax treatment, and enforcement.
Court Marriage Process & Documents in India (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step court marriage procedure under the Special Marriage Act — notice period, objection window, documents checklist, and how long it actually takes.
Special Marriage Act, 1954 Explained — Procedure & Eligibility
A complete explainer of the Special Marriage Act — who can marry under it, the 30-day notice and objection process, interfaith and inter-caste marriage, and how it differs from personal law marriages.
Judicial Separation vs Divorce — Key Differences (2026)
How judicial separation under Section 10 HMA differs from divorce, when courts grant it, its legal consequences, and which one actually fits your situation.
Restitution of Conjugal Rights — Section 9 HMA Explained
What a restitution of conjugal rights petition under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act actually does, common defences, enforcement limits, and why it is rarely used to force cohabitation today.
Section 498A Explained — Cruelty, Dowry Harassment & Safeguards (2026)
Section 498A IPC (now Section 85 BNS) explained for both sides — what counts as cruelty, the complaint and arrest process, anticipatory bail, and the Arnesh Kumar safeguards against misuse.
Marriage Registration in West Bengal — Process, Documents & Certificate (2026)
How to register a marriage in West Bengal under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act — online wbregis portal, documents checklist, fees, and late registration.
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