Legal Question in Family Law in India

I am a permanent resident of the US and have been served divorce summons from my spouse who is in India for the case that he has filed in India.. The summons have come through the Indian Embassy in US and grounds are baseless. What is the procedure for responding to the summons?

Asked on 10/29/10, 8:06 am

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Vishwa Arya Arya & Co.

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In a divorce case, the personal presence of respondent is not mandatory until the stage of conciliation proceedings. You will have to engage an attorney to represent you before the court and answer to the divorce petition filed by the petitioner husband. the attorney will advice you on the legal objections to the baseless allegations and further action required to be taken by you in the matter.

Answered on 10/29/10, 9:20 am

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RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

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you need to hire a lawyer to defend your case and the baseless allegations would be proved false in case you can substantiate your defence with sufficient replies to his allegations. in case you choose not to hire the lawyer, he may obtain the divorce ex parte. the power attorney to be executed in favour of your lawyer has to be attested by the notary public in US.

Answered on 10/29/10, 11:01 am

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Pravin Vaidya Independent

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Please call me with full details on 09426334688 if case is filed at Baroda

Answered on 10/30/10, 9:34 am

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