Frequently Asked Questions on Divorce
How is a divorce processed?
One spouse typically files a divorce petition to start the divorce process. This starts the legal process, which usually includes serving a summons, answering the petition, holding a trial, issuing interim orders, and, at the end, the court issuing a final divorce decision.
Do divorce laws and divorce philosophies differ from one another?
Yes. The philosophical foundation for why a divorce should be allowed is provided by theories of divorce. Contrarily, divorce laws convert these notions into precise legal specifications and steps needed to file for divorce.
What recommendations did the motrimer committee make?
In its report, the Mortimer Committee suggested that the “breakdown of marriage” be the only basis for divorce, doing away with all other reasons based on blame. The Committee characterized a breakdown of marriage as any event that presents an unreasonable chance of comfort and support or as a breakdown in the married connection.
For how long do couples need to live separately before filing for divorce?
According to Section 10A of the Indian Divorce Act of 1869, a couple just needs to prove that they haven’t been living together as husband and wife for the entire two-year duration that they must have been apart.
What is spousal support?
Financial support given by one divorced spouse to the other is known as spousal support. It is decided by things like the duration of marriage and wealth inequality.
Reference:
- Legal Studies, Class XI- NCERT
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