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PHi,
I got divorced 4 years back and currently stay in London. I just got remarried and was looking to get my marriage registration done today so I can apply for my spousal visa. However, I am missing a divorce decree which will take some time to get from the court. I have to fly back to London on 21st and both of us are from West Bengal. Is there any way we can apply before I fly out? We are even open to travel to Ghazibad if the process is simpler there.
Looking for any advice possible.Thanks.
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EHi, I’m an advocate and can help clarify this.
A mutual consent divorce in India typically takes 6 months, but there’s a provision to apply for a waiver of the 6-month cooling-off period, which can reduce the entire process to around 1–2 months. The procedure is simple and not cumbersome.
Since you’re flying back to London on the 21st and today is Thursday, you should file the petition today itself. If filed today, the matter can be listed for 18th (Friday) or 19th April (Saturday) for the first motion.
For the second motion, you have two options:
1. Come back after 6 months to complete the second motion statement, or
2. Apply for a waiver, which allows the second motion to be taken up sooner (in some cases, usually after a month).If you need any assistance with the filing or the process, feel free to message me.
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MHis first sentence says he got divorced 4 years back. Unfortunately in India there are so many useless lawyers like you who can’t even read the basic things.
Coming to the OPs question, you can apply for a certified copy of the divorce decree and usually it takes 3 to 5 days. You can bribe someone in the court to get it the next day as well. Better go to the court where you got your divorce and catch hold of any lawyer there and ask them to help you.
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ELet me clarify — the OP said he got divorced 4 years ago but also clearly mentioned that he is missing a divorce decree and is even open to applying from Ghaziabad if the process is simpler. That clearly implies that the divorce might not be formalized through court or that the process was never completed legally.
In India, a person is not considered legally divorced until a court passes a decree of divorce — mutual or contested. Without that, remarrying is illegal, and getting a marriage certificate is not possible.
Also, divorce decrees are issued by the court where the case was filed, so if the divorce was filed in West Bengal, the decree cannot be issued from Ghaziabad or any other location. That’s basic jurisdictional understanding.
Lastly, suggesting someone “bribe” court staff to get a decree quickly is not only unethical but also illegal. Let’s maintain professionalism while helping others here. There’s no need for personal attacks — if you disagree, do so respectfully.
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EThat said, for someone who’s so focused on getting certified copies and pushing for shortcuts through bribes, I must say — a munshi like you is probably better trained in chasing orders and managing paperwork. Advocates usually focus on litigation, drafting, and legal arguments.
So yes, if the OP only wants a certified copy and a way to “speed it up” with questionable means, you as munshi may indeed be the more experienced person for that.
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NGet your lawyer to pull some strings in the department to get the divorce decree sooner. I’m confused. If you got divorced 4 years back why don’t you have your decree by now? The decree usually takes 3-4 months to be ready in my city after the date of passing of decree , and that’s the longest I’ve seen. You filed your divorce in Ghaziabad? And you need to register your marriage in West Bengal? It looks unlikely that it can all happen before 21st.
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