Legal Question in Family Law in India

Declaring MN Divorce Order Null and Void by Family Court, India

My wife filed for a divorce in the United States in the state of Minnesota. She has been granted divorce.

I have been in India close to 9 months now.

The filing of divorce and grant of divorce happened in the US while I was in India

Can I get the Divorce void and null in India?


Asked on 9/14/07, 8:42 am

6 Answers from Attorneys

Nandita Haldipur Haldipur Associates

Re: Declaring MN Divorce Order Null and Void by Family Court, India

you can file but need to see teh court order and require other details

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Answered on 9/18/07, 9:55 am
Prabhat Shroff Shroff & Company

Re: Declaring MN Divorce Order Null and Void by Family Court, India

It will depend on where are you located now, and where was tyhe marriage solemnized and whether it was registered???

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Answered on 9/15/07, 1:25 am
rajeshwar sharma rajeshwarnathsharma

Re: Declaring MN Divorce Order Null and Void by Family Court, India

No. You may file petition in the concerned court of US

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Answered on 9/15/07, 10:13 am
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: Declaring MN Divorce Order Null and Void by Family Court, India

see let make one thing clear you must have signed the divorce paper then and then only the divorce must have taken place isnt it?

if you do have papers regarding this then please contact personally as need to examine some more facts or mail me some more facts

thank you

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Answered on 9/14/07, 8:52 am

Re: Declaring MN Divorce Order Null and Void by Family Court, India

Yes,you can do if the circumstance exist so.Details and court order are required to be examined.In case of need you may contact with details.Professional charges are applicable.

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Answered on 9/14/07, 11:48 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Declaring MN Divorce Order Null and Void by Family Court, India

Yes, you can, if (a) you are governed by the Hindu Marriage Act; (b) the marriage was solemnized in India; (c) and you continued to be an Indian citizen.

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Answered on 9/14/07, 2:24 pm


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