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Divorce in US Courts for Hindu of India

Can a one of the spouce of a couple married as per Hindu Vedic Rites and governed under Hindu Law seek for decree of divorce in US Courts since they had lastly resided together in US and whether the decree is so granted by the US court whether it will be valid in Indian Courts?


Asked on 9/21/05, 6:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jayesh Desai Jayesh Desai

Re: Divorce in US Courts for Hindu of India

Where are they residing at the time of divorce petition? If both are in US it will be a valid divorce. Binding in both the countries, subject to certain conditions.

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Answered on 9/21/05, 7:00 am
www.lawconcern.com S.Seshadri www.lawconcern.com

Re: Divorce in US Courts for Hindu of India

Assuming that the other party has left US and is residing in India, it can be valid LEGAL divorce by US court as recognised in India only when it CONFORMS to the rules laid down by the Supreme Court of India.The querist has not stated anything about marriage property and whether they lived last in a community state in USA. Also if there are children and issue of their custody is to be addressed too.

FOR A DETAILED PROFESSIONAL WRITTEN OPINION please give the following by COURIERED LETTER TO THE BELOW MENTIONED ADDRESS:

1. date and Place of solemnization of marraige in India.

2. date and last place of residence together and reason for one spouse leaving.

3. marriage properties/ children details.

4. demand draft for Rs 15000/- drawn in favour of Mr S.Seshadri payable at Chennai.

IT SHOULD ALSO BE POSSIBLE FOR MAIL DIVORCE IF BOTH PARTIES AGREE TO IT WITHOUT VISITING INDIAN OR FOREIGN COURT. THE TOTAL COST IS Rs 25000/-

Address:

Seshadri S.

M/s Aiyyangar & Associates

7A, Queens Court, 130, Montieth Road, Egmore

Chennai,

India 600008 Phones: 911- 0444- 28515229/ 098403 20808 [email protected]

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Answered on 9/26/05, 2:43 am


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