Dubai, UAE

Divorce by mutual consent after leaving the UAE

Hi.

I am in India for the last 5 months and still hold a valid UAE visa. My wife is staying in Dubai and has applied for mutual divorce in Dubai Courts. We are married since 2008 and have no children.

Can my wife be granted a divorce in my absentia (ex parte) under the Hindu marriage act?

If so, how soon can this be done as we both need the divorce and I am unable to travel to Dubai?

Hari Wadhwana

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20 Sep 2018, 12:14

Dear Sir,

Thank you for reaching out to me on your issue.

Your wife will not be able to get a divorce decree in your absence. The Court requires both the parties to be present, go for counselling...etc., and then only divorce decree be granted.

I trust you will find this helpful.