A Court Marriage is a legally recognized marriage solemnized before a Marriage Officer under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. It is valid across India, regardless of religion, caste, or nationality, and does not require traditional rituals or ceremonies.

Anyone who meets these conditions can apply:

• Both partners are 18 years (female) and 21 years (male) or above.
• Both are mentally sound and capable of giving valid consent.
• Neither is already married.
• The partners are not related within prohibited degrees of relationship (as per the Act).

You will need the following:

• Passport-size photos (3 each)
• Aadhaar Card or valid ID proof
• Date of birth proof (Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.)
• Residence proof
• Passport-sized photographs of witnesses
• Divorce decree / Death certificate (if previously married)

The entire process takes approximately 30 days from the date of notice submission to the final registration and marriage certificate issuance. The notice period allows for public objections as per the Special Marriage Act.

No. Parental consent is not required for a court marriage if both partners are of legal age and mentally sound. The law fully supports inter-caste, inter-religion, and love marriages conducted in court.

• Legally valid nationwide and internationally
• Protects couples’ rights under law
• Simple, transparent, and affordable process
• Recognized for visa, immigration, and legal documentation purposes

A court divorce is the legal process by which a marriage is formally dissolved through the family court under Indian marriage laws such as:

• Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains)
• Special Marriage Act, 1954 (for interfaith or civil marriages)
• Indian Divorce Act, 1869 (for Christians)
• Muslim Personal Law (for Muslims)

There are two types:

• Mutual Consent Divorce – Both partners agree to end the marriage peacefully.
• Contested Divorce – One partner files for divorce against the will of the other on specific legal grounds.

Grounds may include:

• Cruelty (mental or physical)
• Adultery
• Desertion for more than two years
• Conversion to another religion
• Unsoundness of mind or mental disorder
• Venereal disease or communicable illness
• Renunciation of the world
• Presumed death (missing for 7+ years)

• Marriage certificate
• ID proof of both spouses
• Marriage photographs
• Address proof
• Income and property details (for maintenance/alimony)
• Proof of grounds for divorce (in contested cases)

A contested divorce usually takes 2–5 years, depending on court workload, evidence, and cooperation from both parties.

Joint Petition is filed by both spouses in family court.

• First Motion Hearing: Statements are recorded.
• Cooling-Off Period: Minimum of 6 months (can sometimes be waived).
• Second Motion Hearing: Court confirms consent and issues Divorce Decree.