Article 31 Hague Divorce Convention: What NRIs Must Know
Introduction Here’s something most people don’t think about when dealing with international divorce: how do you actually know which countries recognize foreign divorces? You might be living in Dubai, your spouse might be in London, and you both hold Indian passports. Before filing anywhere, you need to know: will the divorce be recognized where it…
NRI Divorce Recognition: The Hidden Reservation Rules That Could Void Your Foreign Decree
NRI Divorce Recognition: The Hidden Reservation Rules That Could Void Your Foreign Decree The Trap Nobody Warns You About. You did everything right. You hired a lawyer in London. You filed for divorce in a proper court. You followed all the rules. The judge granted your decree. You believe your marriage is legally over. Then…
Living Abroad? Here’s Whether Indian Courts Can Still Handle Your Divorce
Living Abroad? Here’s Whether Indian Courts Can Still Handle Your Divorce “I live in Melbourne now — does Indian law even apply to my marriage anymore?” I get some version of this question every month, from clients in Dubai, London, Toronto, wherever. The short answer: yes, often it still does. Not because of your citizenship…
Does India Recognize Your Foreign Divorce? A Lawyer’s Quick Guide for NRIs
Does India Recognize Your Foreign Divorce? A Lawyer’s Quick Guide for NRIs Over my two decades of practicing law in India, one question pops up more than any other from my NRI clients: “I just got my divorce in the US/UK/Dubai. Am I still legally married in India?” It is a stressful thought. You finally…
NRI Divorce in India: Understanding Foreign Divorce Recognition Under Article 2
NRI Divorce in India: Understanding Foreign Divorce Recognition Under Article 2 With more Indians living in countries such as the UAE, the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Europe, cross-border marriages have become common. When a marriage ends, many NRIs obtain a divorce in the country where they live. A common question that follows…