‘’Documents needed for Divorce’’

Published June 30, 2025

🪪 1. Identity & Address Proof (Both Parties) • Aadhaar Card • PAN Card • Passport • Voter ID • Driving License • Any government-issued ID

📜 2. Marriage Proof • Marriage Certificate (registered marriage preferred but not mandatory) • If unavailable: Wedding card + Photographs + Witness affidavit

🗂️ 3. Address Proof of Last Residence Together • Utility bills (electricity/water bill) • Rent agreement • Bank statement showing same address • Affidavit confirming cohabitation

🖼️ 4. Passport Size Photos • 2–4 passport-sized photographs of each party.

📝 5. Joint Divorce Petition (For Mutual Divorce) • Drafted under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act • Signed by both spouses • Must clearly mention: • Marriage date and separation date • Grounds for divorce • Settlement terms (alimony, custody, property, etc.)

📑 6. Settlement Agreement (MoU – Memorandum of Understanding) • Especially in mutual consent divorce • Covers: • Child custody • Maintenance/alimony (if any) • Property/asset division • Permanent settlement terms • Future claims waiver

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🧾 7. Income Proof (Optional but Useful) • Salary slips or ITR of both parties

👶 8. Children-Related Documents (If Applicable) • Birth certificate of children • School ID/report cards (to support custody or visitation claims)

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🧾 9. Evidence of Separation • Separate residence proof (rental agreements, bills) • Affidavit of 1-year separation.