Mutual Consent Divorce
End your marriage amicably and efficiently with mutual consent divorce facilitated by DoStartup’s expert legal team.
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Overview of Mutual Consent Divorce
Mutual consent divorce is a simpler, quicker, and more cost‑effective procedure in India where both spouses voluntarily agree to dissolve their marriage. With DoStartup’s guidance, you can prepare documents, comply with legal requirements, appear in court, and obtain your divorce decree with dignity and mutual respect.
Advantages of Mutual Consent Divorce
● Saves time, money, and emotional turmoil ● Minimizes conflict by mutual agreement on alimony, child custody, and property division ● Faster alternative to contested divorce ● Allows both parties to end marriage amicably
1. Documents Required for Mutual Divorce
● Marriage certificate
● Four marriage photographs
● Address proof of both spouses
● Income tax returns of earning spouse
● Professional details of both parties
● Information on movable and immovable property
● Family background details
● Proof of living separately for at least one year
Procedure for Mutual Consent Divorce
● File joint petition in family court with agreements on custody, maintenance, and property
● First court appearance with both parties and their lawyers
● Court reviews petition, records statements under oath, and may attempt reconciliation
● Court grants first motion and imposes 6‑month waiting period
● After waiting period, file second motion if no reconciliation
● Final court hearing; if consent remains mutual and free of coercion, court issues divorce decree
Court Fees and Professional Charges
Court fees vary by state and case value. DoStartup’s professional fees depend on complexity and include draft petitions, filings, and court appearances.
Timeline for Mutual Divorce
Key timeframes under the Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act:
Separation Period
1 year
Mandatory period of living separately before filing
First Motion
Day of filing
Court records statements and grants first motion
Cooling‑Off Period
6 months
Statutory waiting period (waivable by court)
Second Motion
Within 18 months of first motion
File for second motion if no reconciliation
Final Decree
Immediately after second motion
Court issues divorce decree
Why Choose DoStartup for Mutual Divorce
End‑to‑end support from petition drafting to final decree
Expert guidance on alimony, custody, and property settlement
Fast turnaround and streamlined process
Personalized legal advice and representation
Transparent pricing and regular updates