Legal Question in Family Law in India

My husband and I got married in the year 2003 in the state of Karnataka. I am planning to divorce my husband. Wanted to know if I can file the case in Uttar Pradesh where I am living now with my parents and kid.


Asked on 4/13/10, 5:46 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

yes, you can file the petition for divorce at your place of residence.

Read more
Answered on 4/13/10, 6:44 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

The place of jurisdiction in a matrimonial case is not decided by place of residence of one party; on the contrary it will depend upon :

(a) the place of marriage; OR

(b) the place where the parties LAST resided together; OR

(c) the place of residence of the other spouse.

You need to ifind answer to your question after dentifying the category in which your place of residence may be falling.

Read more
Answered on 4/18/10, 10:13 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in India