NRI Divorce Lawyer in India
If you married in India and now live abroad, a divorce can involve two legal systems at once. We advise on which forum should hear your matter, protect your position in India, and see the proceedings through so you are not asked to fly back for every hearing.
Divorce for NRIs in practice.
Every matter below has been handled for clients living outside India as well as for residents. You do not need to be in the country to instruct us.
- Mutual consent divorce with limited or no personal appearance
- Contested divorce and cruelty, desertion and adultery grounds
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign divorce decrees in India
- Jurisdiction advice where proceedings exist in two countries
- Maintenance, alimony and interim relief
- Restitution of conjugal rights and matrimonial notices
- Section 498A complaints and anticipatory protection
- Settlement agreements and consent terms
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If you arrived here searching for any of the above, you are in the right place. Write to consultation@chavdalaws.com with a short summary and we will tell you what the matter involves.
Questions we are asked most.
Can I get divorced in India while living abroad?
Yes. Indian courts have jurisdiction where the marriage was solemnised in India or where the parties last resided together here. We can act for you under a power of attorney and seek exemption from personal appearance where the court permits it.
Will a foreign divorce decree be valid in India?
Not automatically. A foreign decree is recognised in India only in limited circumstances. We review the decree and advise whether it will hold, or whether parallel proceedings in India are needed.
How long does a mutual consent divorce take?
Usually six to eighteen months, depending on the court and whether the statutory cooling-off period is waived. Contested matters take longer.
Tell us about your matter.
We typically respond within 4 to 7 business days.