Ratifying UK Divorce in India

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 09 June 2011 This query is : Resolved
My ex-spouse and self are both Portuguese & British citizens of Indian origin (Goan). We got married in Goa over 14+ years now and do not have any children. My ex-spouse filed for divorce in an UK court on grounds that we were not living together for more than 2 years, which though incorrect, I did not contest. The divorce has been emotionally and financially disastrous for me. I am also an OIC (Overseas Indian Citizenship) holder. I now want to return to Goa to settle down and towards this end, wanted to have our marriage dissolved in India (Goa) too. My ex-spouse is not interested as for her the UK Divorce Absolute certificate, she reaffirms suffices. How should I go about to get our union dissolved in India? Thanks to let me know.

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PALNITKAR V.V. (Expert) 09 June 2011
You may file a divorce petition in Goa by making out proper grounds. Send a summons to your ex. If she does not appear before the court, the court will grant ex parte decree.

Dr V. Nageswara Rao (Expert) 09 June 2011
1. Divorce decrees granted in UK are recognized in India and are enforceable.
2. Why do you want to waste money by going to Court in Goa? She wanted a divorce in UK and you did not contest and divorce was granted.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 10 June 2011
I do agree with Nageswar Rao.

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 11 June 2011
Gentlmen, Very much appreciate the insight. It is a relief that this can be easily sorted out. Let me pursue it in this way:- By getting the UK court judgement, attested from the Indian High Commission in the UK and then present it in India. Thank You.

a.manoharan (Expert) 11 June 2011
I do agree with Nageswar Rao. Right. Court Judgement need not be attested

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