Yes. NRIs can file for mutual consent divorce in India even if both spouses live outside the country. With a properly executed Power of Attorney, the process can be completed without travelling to India. You can understand the full procedure in our NRI divorce jurisdiction guide.

Not necessarily. Most Family Courts allow one or both spouses to appear through a Special Power of Attorney. This makes the process travel-free for NRIs. Learn more about using POA in NRI divorce cases.

Yes. Indian mutual divorce decrees are recognised internationally when both spouses consent voluntarily and due legal process is followed. Certified copies can be used for immigration, remarriage, and official records abroad.

The usual timeline ranges between 4 to 6 months, depending on court availability, document readiness, and cooling-off waiver. A detailed breakdown is available on our NRI divorce timeline page.

Yes. Courts often waive the cooling-off period when spouses have been separated for a long time and settlement terms are already finalised. Each case is assessed individually by the court.

Common documents include marriage certificate, passport copies, address proof, photographs, and settlement terms. A complete checklist is available on our NRI divorce documents page.

This is common in NRI cases. The spouse abroad may execute a POA, while the spouse in India attends proceedings physically or through representation.

NRIs can initiate the process online by submitting the NRI divorce application form. Court filing is done offline by your lawyer in the appropriate Family Court.

Our firm follows a transparent flat fee structure of ₹80,000, payable in four stages. There are no hidden charges. Full details are explained on our NRI divorce fees page.

Child custody decisions are based on the welfare of the child. Parents may mutually decide custody, visitation, and support. You can read more on child custody rules in NRI divorce.