Section 13B of the HMA Act 1955 provides for divorce by mutual consent. The Conditions required under section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act are as follows:  (i) Husband and wife have been living separately for a period of one year or more, (ii) That they are unable to live together, (iii) And that both […]

Too many people think that doing their own divorce means filling out some forms and maybe getting their spouse to sign an agreement. That’s a very big mistake. Divorce is not about filling out forms, it is about thinking things out and making sound decisions. Likewise, if your case calls for a marital settlement agreement, […]

A Hindu marriage does not relate to Hinduism as a religion. It takes a broader perspective and spans laws governing all Hindu persons with a wider connotation. Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 states the conditions to fulfill a legal Hindu Marriage but it does not prescribe the ceremonies that constitute a valid Hindu marriage. […]

Firm union of the husband and wife is a necessary condition for a happy family life. Islam therefore, insists upon the subsistence of a marriage and prescribes that breach of marriage contract should be avoided. Initially no marriage is contracted to be dissolved but in unfortunate circumstances the matrimonial contract is broken. One of the […]

Procedure for Solemnization of marriage, papers/documents/fees, Hindu Marriage Act, Solemnization of Marriage under Special Marriage Act. A marriage which has already been solemnized can be registered either under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The Hindu Marriage Act is applicable in cases where both husband and wife are Hindus, […]

Registration of Documents Probate of a Will Q 1 What is meant by Probate of a Will? Q 2 Is it necessary to Probate a Will? Q 3 What are the advantages of a Probated Will? Q 4 What will be the legal consequences if the Will is not Probated? Q 5 What is the […]