Legal Question in Family Law in India

Re: Is a divorce in Texas, USA valid and recognized in India

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

If you live in CA why do you want to get divorced in TX? Depending on lots of factors you almost certainly can get a divorce in the USA. Whether or not it would be recognized in India is a question for an Indian lawyer to answer -- but probably it would be.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.

Re: Is a divorce in Texas, USA valid and recognized in India

You can get a divorce here. If there is sufficient contact between her and the state, you may be able to divide property, etc.

If there is insufficient contact between her and the state, you can still become single.

Whether India will recognize the divorce or not, I do not know. Probably.

Re: Is a divorce in Texas, USA valid and recognized in India

Indian courts can certainly recognize your divorce, but it depends wheather you wife resided here or not, and when she moved.

Re: Is a divorce in Texas, USA valid and recognized in India

the divorce as obtained in USa would not be ipso facto recognised in india. it has to be ratified by the indian court after following the procedures. only when it is adopted by the indian court, can it become binding and enforceable in india.