Jab dono spouses honestly feel karte hain ki marriage ab sirf formality reh gayi hai, to mutual consent divorce comparatively peaceful route hota hai. Yahan ek dusre pe blame prove nahi karna; focus practical settlement pe hota hai.
Process broadly:
- Joint petition file – marriage details, separation period, “we have mutually agreed to dissolve”,
- Settlement terms – alimony, child custody, visitation, property division, Stridhan, pending cases withdrawal,
- Cooling-off period (some months) – taaki impulsive decision na ho, reconciliation chance mil sake,
- Second motion/hearing – judge confirm karega ki consent abhi bhi mutual hai, phir decree.
Courts generally ensure ki weaker spouse, specially financially dependent partner and children, unfair deal pe sign na kar de. Written settlement clarity future fights prevent karti hai.
Mutual consent ka advantage: time, cost, emotional damage – sab normal contested divorce se kam. Lekin is route me genuine honesty chahiye; hidden assets, secret cases, ya forced consent later complications create kar sakte hain.
