Documents Required for Divorce in India

Divorce in India needs a number of important documents.The exact list can be different depending on whether the divorce is mutual or contested.

### Common Documents Needed

* A marriage certificate or proof that you are married

* An Aadhaar card, passport, or another form of identification

* Proof of address for both spouses

* Recent passport-sized photos

* Information about any children, if there are any

* Financial documents like income details

* Bank statements, if needed

* Documents related to property, if applicable

* Any previous court orders or legal papers, if available

### Mutual Consent Divorce

In a mutual divorce, both people usually need to provide identification and address proof, marriage documents, photos, child details, and any financial or settlement papers that are relevant.

### Contested Divorce

For a contested divorce, additional documents may be needed to support the reasons for the divorce, depending on the specific situation.

Note: The documents required can vary from one court to another and from one case to another.

It is best to check with the court for the latest requirements before starting the process.