• Is a divorce in USA valid in India

We got married and the marriage was registered in the USA California in 2009. This was followed by a marriage as per Hindu customs in 2010. Now we wish to divorce. Will a divorce obtained by from a US Court in California be valid in India also? We are both Hindus.
Asked 10 years ago in Family Law
Religion: Hindu

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Yes. If the marriage was registered and the divorce was sought in U.S, it is valid. You would be required to secure an original copy of the judgement from the County or District court in the U.S.

Kindly note the problem might arise should either party dispute the divorce given under duress or under criminal intimidation.

Please let me know should there be any further clarification required.

Thanks,

Adv. Feroz Shaikh.

Feroz Shaikh
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