{"id":5709,"date":"2026-03-20T10:39:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nrilegalworld.com\/?p=5709"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:39:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:39:15","slug":"how-can-an-nri-get-a-divorce-in-india-while-sitting-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/blog\/how-can-an-nri-get-a-divorce-in-india-while-sitting-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"How can an NRI get a divorce in India while sitting abroad?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><strong>How can an NRI get a divorce in India while sitting abroad?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">In today\u2019s global world there are many Indian marriages that involve spouses who are living abroad. Sometimes the relationships do not work due to long distance or some other reasons and an NRI woman\/man may want to consider getting a divorce from their spouse in India while they are living abroad. The good news is that Indian law allows divorce proceedings even if one spouse or both husband and wife are not physically present in India, but the condition is that proper procedure should be followed. This blog explains how an NRI woman\/man can get divorce in India while staying abroad, the legal provisions which are involved in the process of taking divorce and the possible practical steps which they need to take for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-1024x567.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5713\" srcset=\"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-1024x567.png 1024w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-300x166.png 300w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-768x425.png 768w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-1536x851.png 1536w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal framework that governs divorce in India&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Divorce involving NRIs is governed by Indian matrimonial laws, jurisdiction rules of courts and provisions related to recognition of foreign judgements. Even if any one of the spouses lives abroad or both live abroad, Indian courts have the jurisdiction to grant a divorce if there is a legal connection with India. Divorce is governed in India by different personal laws depending on the religion and these personal laws are applicable on NRIs also, if they are Indian citizens or if the marriage is connected with India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Following are the main laws through which divorce is governed in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which applies to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, including NRIs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Special Marriage Act, 1954, which applies to civil marriages, inter-religion marriages and marriages registered in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Indian Divorce Act, 1869, which applies to Christians.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">Muslim Personal Law, which applies to Muslims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The first step is to check whether Indian court has jurisdiction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\">The most important step for NRIs before filing a divorce in India, is to check if the Indian court has authority to hear the case or not. As per the Hindu Marriage Act, divorce can be filed in India if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\">The marriage has taken place in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12\">The husband\/wife lives in India or has Indian citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\">The couple has last lived together in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\">The marriage was solemnized by Hindu marriage rituals even if it was solemnized abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5710\" srcset=\"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1024x555.png 1024w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x162.png 300w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x416.png 768w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1536x832.png 1536w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian courts do not have the jurisdiction in cases, such as, if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16\">The marriage was solemnized abroad under the foreign laws, then the NRIs have to take divorce in the foreign courts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17\">Both spouses are foreign citizens and have foreign citizenship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18\">The couple never lived in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19\">The couple has no connection with India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20\"><strong>Divorce can be filed through Power of Attorney in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"554\" src=\"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-1024x554.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5711\" srcset=\"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-1024x554.png 1024w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-300x162.png 300w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-768x415.png 768w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-1536x830.png 1536w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21 wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important legal tools for NRIs, is the Power of Attorney (POA). If any of the spouses is living abroad, he\/she does not need to come to India for filing a divorce or to be present in every court hearing. They can authorize a lawyer or trusted person in India to represent their case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22 wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few steps that need to be followed when filing a divorce case through the Power of Attorney:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23\">The NRIs should take professional legal help in India to confirm the&nbsp; jurisdiction of the court. NRIs should ascertain what type of divorce they are filing, like if it is a contested divorce or a mutual consent divorce. For this, the NRIs should provide details such as:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24\">Place of marriage&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25\">Spouse\u2019s address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26\">The current address of the NRIs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27\">Marriage certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28\">Copy of passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29\">Whether both spouses have a mutual consent for divorce or it is a contested divorce.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-30\">The NRIs should prepare a Special Power of Attorney abroad not a General Power of Attorney. The NRIs must get the Special Power of Attorney notarized and attested from the local Indian Embassy or the Consulate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31\">The NRIs should send the original copy of the Special Power of Attorney (embossed and notarized) to the authorised person in India. The Indian attorney holder must get the POA registered at the local deputy commissioner office to make it valid in India.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mutual Consent divorce \u2013 the easiest option<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32 wp-block-paragraph\">If both husband and wife agree to get separated, then the simplest and easiest way is to file for a mutual consent divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33 wp-block-paragraph\">A divorce is a mutual consent divorce, if :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34\">Both parties agree to end their marriage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35\">They must have lived separately for at least one year (according to Sec 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act,1955).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36\">A joint petition for divorce should be filed in the court.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37\">Statements are recorded by the court before the court grants divorce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38 wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, the statements of NRIs are recorded through video conferencing or affidavit so that the NRIs may not need to come to India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39\"><strong>Cooling \u2013 off period in a divorce case&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40 wp-block-paragraph\">Under section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, after filing the first motion for divorce, the parties were required to wait for six months before filing the second motion. This period is known as the cooling \u2013 off period and it was introduced to give time to the husband and wife to reconsider their decision and to see if reconciliation is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41 wp-block-paragraph\">However, the Supreme Court of India in Amardeep Singh v. Harveen Kaur clarified that the six month cooling period is not mandatory in every case. The court held that if the marriage has completely broken down and there is no possibility of reunion then the family court may waive the waiting period to avoid unnecessary delay and hardship to the parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contested divorce&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42 wp-block-paragraph\">If one of the spouses or both the spouses do not agree for the divorce through mutual understanding, they can&nbsp; file for a contested divorce in India. Under the Hindu Marriage Act, divorce can be filed on grounds such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43\">Cruelty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44\">Desertion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45\">Adultery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46\">Mental harassment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47\">Fraud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-48 wp-block-paragraph\">Even in the case of contested divorce, an NRI woman\/man can remain abroad and file for a divorce from there by authorizing a trusted person with a specific power of attorney to initiate and attend the legal proceedings on the behalf of the NRI. Courts may permit the recording of the statement through video conferencing or via written affidavit, especially when someone is living outside India.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49 wp-block-paragraph\">Although contested divorce takes more time, it is still possible to complete the case without staying in India permanently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50\"><strong>Practical difficulties faced by an NRI during divorce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-51 wp-block-paragraph\">NRIs often face emotional as well as legal difficulties during divorce. There are many difficulties, such as living in another country, managing work, family pressure and court procedures, all of these at the same time can feel overwhelming. Many NRIs also worry that they may have to travel to India repeatedly to attend the legal proceedings, or the case might take many years to conclude.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-52 wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, Indian courts today understand the challenges faced by NRIs or the spouses who live abroad for work or any other reason, the courts now grant flexible options such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53\">Representation through a lawyer or power of attorney holder.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54\">Virtual presentation in the court via video conferencing with the permission of the court.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55\">Written affidavit evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56 wp-block-paragraph\">With proper legal guidance, the legal process of the divorce cases can become manageable for NRIs even from abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important precautions for NRI spouses&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"556\" src=\"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-2.31.41-PM-1024x556.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5714\" srcset=\"http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-2.31.41-PM-1024x556.png 1024w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-2.31.41-PM-300x163.png 300w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-2.31.41-PM-768x417.png 768w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-2.31.41-PM-1536x834.png 1536w, http:\/\/112.196.38.115:4294\/mycaremedical\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-20-at-2.31.41-PM-2048x1112.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><\/strong>It is very important to keep the following documents ready before filing for a divorce in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58\">Marriage certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-59\">Copy of passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60\">Proof of the address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61\">Proof of separation or cruelty (if any)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62\">Details of the spouse\u2019s address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63 wp-block-paragraph\">An NRI can legally obtain a divorce in India while staying abroad, and they do not need to travel to India for every court hearing. By confirming the jurisdiction of the court, appointing a lawyer through a special power of attorney and following the legal procedure under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the divorce process can be completed smoothly. Although the situation may feel stressful and complicated, the Indian Law provides enough flexibility to ensure that distance does not prevent a person from seeking justice and moving forward in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64 wp-block-paragraph\">This blog is for informational purposes only, it is advised to seek professional help for any legal advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-65 wp-block-paragraph\">NRI Legal world can be contacted for any legal advice at <a href=\"mailto:info@nrilegalworld.com\">info@nrilegalworld.com<\/a> or +91 9709692096<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q.) Can an NRI woman\/man get divorce if the marriage took place abroad?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ans.)<\/strong> Yes, an NRI can get divorce in India even if the marriage was solemnized abroad, but only if the Indian courts have jurisdiction over the marriage. The place of marriage alone does not decide the matter. Indian courts look at factors like citizenship, residence, matrimonial home and connection with India before allowing divorce under Indian law. The Indian court may accept the case in following scenarios:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68\">If the marriage is registered in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69\">One of the spouses is Indian citizen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70\">Husband\/wife lives in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71\">Last matrimonial home was in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72\">Marriage was governed by Indian law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73\">Parties follow Hindu law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74 wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian courts may not accept the case if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75\">Both spouses are foreign citizens and have foreign citizenship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76\">The couple never lived in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-77\">Marriage is not governed by Indian law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78\">No connection with India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-79 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q.) Do the NRIs have to take divorce in India if they have already taken divorce in abroad?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ans.) <\/strong>NRIs do not always have to take divorce in India if they have already taken divorce abroad, but it is important to check whether that foreign divorce is valid in India or not. If the foreign divorce is not valid in India, then the parties may have to take divorce in India as well to avoid legal problems later. The validity of foreign divorce in India is decided under section 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81 wp-block-paragraph\">A foreign divorce will be recognized in India in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82\">If the foreign court had proper jurisdiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83\">Both husband and wife participated in the case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-84\">Divorce was given under the grounds recognized under Indian law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85\">Decision was not obtained by fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86\">Judgement is not against Indian public policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q.) Why the recognition of foreign divorce is important in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ans.) <\/strong>Even if divorce is taken abroad, there might be chances that the divorce might not be recognized valid in India and problems may arise in India in future such as<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89\">Remarriage in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90\">Property disputes may arise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-91\">Inheritance matters may occur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-92\">Criminal complaints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93\">Matrimonial cases<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-94 wp-block-paragraph\">If the foreign divorce is not recognized in India, the person may legally still be considered as married in India. Therefore, it is essential to take a divorce in India as well if the foreign divorce is not recognized as valid in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q.) Is it necessary for an NRI to come to India for every court hearing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ans.) <\/strong>No, it is not necessary for an NRI to come to India in every case. Indian courts may allow NRIs to be represented through a lawyer or a Special Power of Attorney. In many situations, the Indian courts may also allow the appearance or statement recording through video conferencing, especially in mutual consent divorce cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q.) How can an NRI file for divorce if the spouse does not agree for divorce?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ans.) <\/strong>If the spouse does not agree for divorce, then the NRI can file a contested divorce in India on legal grounds such as cruelty, desertion, fraud, harassment, etc. The case may take more time, but the divorce can still be filed even if the spouse is living in abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can an NRI get a divorce in India while sitting abroad? In today\u2019s global world there are many Indian marriages that involve spouses who are living abroad. 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