Contested Divorce from wife
Palak
(Querist) 03 November 2015
This query is : Resolved
My friend was married 3 years back. He wants to divorce his wife however his wife isn't ready to leave him. His wife constantly disrespects my friend's parents and they are not compatible with each other. There's a huge social and cultural difference as well. He got married under family pressure but now it's impossible for him to stay with her. Though they are living in the same house with parents, they don't talk to each other. Girls parents have also tried to man handle my friend. I want to know about 'contested divorce' and also that what are the options for him to divorce his wife. Seeking your suggestion as my friend is stuck in this mess. Thank you!
V R SHROFF
(Expert) 03 November 2015
WAIT AND WATCH
TRY TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER
INITIALLY IT HAPPENED, IT DOES NOT CALL FOR BREAKING MARRIAGE
Palak
(Querist) 03 November 2015
It's been 3 years and moreover my friend and my friend's parents have tried everything. She is very rigid and very adamant. Please tell me about contested divorce. Can he apply for one-sided divorce?
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 03 November 2015
yes, he can file contested divorce suit on the ground of mental cruelty. Meet a lawyer.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 03 November 2015
Try to adjust for some time, try to save marriage.
Contested divorce may take 3-5 years or even more which would take away your golden age / most precious time of your career advancing and there is no confirmation that you would get another partner as per your wishes.
Have patience and think before you proceed.
Any step from husband may provoke wife to file cases of 498A and cases under DV Act against the family members.
