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Divorce is a legal process that officially ends a marriage or civil partnership, dissolving the legal bond between two individuals. It involves the termination of the marital relationship, addressing issues such as the division of assets and debts, child custody and support, spousal support, and any other relevant matters.  Divorce proceedings typically require filing a petition with the appropriate court and may involve negotiations, court hearings, and the issuance of a final divorce decree by the court, officially ending the marriage. Reasons for Increase in Filing of Divorce among the Working Couples There are several reasons why there may be a higher rate of divorce filings among working couples. Several elements that fuel this pattern of behaviour include- Increased financial independence- With both partners working and contributing to the household income, there may be a greater sense of financial independence, which can make it easier for individuals to consider divorce a...

Court marriage registration refers to the process of legally formalizing a marriage in a court of law. It is an alternative to traditional or religious marriages and allows couples to have their marriage legally recognized without any specific religious or cultural ceremonies. The marriage is registered and recorded by a marriage officer, and a marriage certificate is issued as proof of the legal union. Court marriage registration provides legal validity and recognition to the marriage under the law. Special Marriage Act: Registration of Court Marriage The Special Marriage Act, 1954 governs court marriage registration in India. It allows individuals of any religion to marry outside their faith and provides a legal framework for interfaith and inter-caste marriages. It includes provisions for notice, objection, solemnization, and registration of marriages under the court's jurisdiction. Documents Needed for Court Marriage Registration The specific documents required for court marri...

A will is a written legal document that specifies how property will be inherited by legal heirs, including how shares will be distributed among beneficiaries. It is advised to register the document under the Indian Registration Act even though it is not required because doing so would help it stand out as reliable legal proof. Grounds for challenging a will Improper execution: A will must be in writing, signed by the testator in the presence of two witnesses, and attested by the witnesses in order to be considered legitimate. The will may be contested in court if the procedure is not strictly followed. Absence of a testamentary purpose: The person in this situation must demonstrate that the testator did not intend to form a will. Due to the difficulty of proving it, this defense is rarely used. Lacking the ability to make a will: The age requirement for will-making under the legislation is 18. Adults are assumed to have the competence to make testaments. It can be contested on...

The parties must belong to the same religion for which the act is intended (for the Hindu Marriage Act, both parties must be Hindus, Buddhists, Jainas or Sikhs by faith; for the Christian Marriage Act, one party must be a Christian by faith; for the Muslim Personal Law Shariat Application Act, both parties must be Parsees by faith; and for the Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, both parties must be Parsees by faith). With a few exceptions, most laws operate in a similar manner, with some exceptions being that polygamy is permitted for Muslims and that the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act does not take into account other considerations like the age of majority. The parties (i.e., the people wishing to get married) cannot both have a spouse who is still alive; instead, they must both be single, divorced, or widowed.  The partners' consent is legitimate (i.e., they both have sound minds) and they are mentally capable of entering into a marriage (i.e., they are not prone to...

The Special Marriage Act helps to solemnize the court marriages in India. Whatever the caste, color, religion, or creed, a legal marriage takes place. A judicial marriage is, to put it simply, the legalization of marriage regardless of caste, creed, or religion. The marriage is done in court in the presence of the marriage register and other officials upon the consent of both parties. The registrar must receive the duly completed and signed court marriage application from both partners. Qualifications for Marriage Registration in Court The qualifications for marriage registration in court may vary depending on the specific laws and regulations of the jurisdiction. However, some common qualifications include- Age- Both parties should meet the minimum age requirement for marriage as specified by the applicable laws. The minimum age for marriage in India is 18 for the bride & 21 for the groom. Consent- Both parties should provide their free and voluntary consent to enter into the...

Marriage is a relationship which lasts for your whole life and even after it. In addition to happiness as well as planning a wedding, it’s just as important to have the marriage legalised by the laws of the country, hence leading to a marriage certificate, which would be mandatory for any joint initiatives the couple does, for example buying a home or acquiring a marital visa to travel. Protocol for Registering a Marriage A marriage certificate is a legal document confirming the union of two persons. The  Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or the Special Marriage Act, 1954 are the legal Acts which govern marriages in India and provide for the marriage registration. Though, in most cases people are aware that marriage registration is a legal obligation, but generally they are unfamiliar with the procedure for the same. The procedure for marriage registration could be initiated by online as well as offline means, which have been explained below- Online registration for a marriage certificate M...