Divorce after staying apart for almost 20 years

Question

► 19 years ago, I moved to a different city with my daughter as I wanted my daughter to study in a particular institite. This was discussed with my husband. In these 19 years, the connection has faded away. In the last 7-8 years he has not visited us at all. We dont communicate with each other at all. I want to propose divorce and want to understand if there are any challenges.

Answer 1

Hello Ma'am

In you case there are two ways

Mutual Divorce

You are requested to propose your husband to agree or sit down with terms of settlement with regards to Maintenance, custody of the child, alimony, property rights and other assets and liabilities held jointly. Execute a MOU and file for a mutual divorce. This is only possible when Both spouses consent to divorce. This is a hassle free and speedy remedy to obtain divorce.

Contested Divorce

In the alternative, you will have to file a contested divorce as against your husband stating the reasons for seeking dissolution of the instant marriage. This process is lengthy, time consuming and involves various other litigations and cases which need to be handled simultaneously.

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Divorce after staying apart for almost 20 years

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