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New Delhi

I live outside India and my marriage took place in city A (where my parents live). My wife is currently with her parents in city B. Due to her mental health issues, I want to initiate a divorce case. I was trying for an amicable mutual consent divorce but that did not happen. She has filed 2 cases for alimony and restitution of conjugal rights in her city B. I think she will file more cases in city B that I would need to defend. Now I want to file some cases against her to initiate divorce. Do I need to hire 2 lawyers - one in my city A for divorce case and second in her city B for defending me. My friends tell me anyway all divorce cases will be transferred to city B eventually, so it's better to hire one lawyer in city B. I would prefer to keep the case in city A, as my parents can help if needed. Which city should I hire a lawyer from. And do I need two. 2 lawyers would be definitely expensive and they may have conflicting opinions.

Expert's Answers(3)

Advocate Ankur Goel
Bangalore, Karnataka

7 Client Ratings

City A and City B if same state then HC can transfer. City A and City B if diff state then only SC can transfer. So she have to do something for transfer. Better dont file Divorce now. Wait for RCR to cancel.

July 3, 2021
Advocate Anik
Bengaluru, Karnataka

66 Client Ratings

Hi, You can initiate the case in the City A. The cases will be transferred, clubbed and heard together as they are connected cases. For transferring the case, you will have to approach the HC is the City A & B are in the same state, or to the SC if they are located different states. The cases can be transferred from City A to City B or vice-versa, depending on the facts and in the interest of justice as determined by the court. If you like my answer, please rate me.

July 1, 2021
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Bengaluru, Karnataka

184 Client Ratings

Dear Sir, If you file your case in City A it may be transferred to City B where your wife is residing and such transfer may be made by Supreme Court if both cities are situated in different States otherwise transfer may be made by High Court. Please give me rank after viewing my details. Please call me for further assistance.

July 1, 2021