{"id":230,"date":"2026-03-17T12:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innerworklegalservices.com\/blog\/?p=230"},"modified":"2026-04-04T15:09:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:09:35","slug":"what-is-mutual-consent-divorce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innerworklegalservices.com\/blog\/what-is-mutual-consent-divorce\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Mutual Consent Divorce?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Not long ago, divorce was something people whispered about in corridors or avoided altogether out of fear of \u201cwhat will people say?\u201d But times are changing \u2014more couples are now choosing to part ways peacefully<\/strong> through something called mutual consent divorce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Mutual Consent Divorce?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In simple words, mutual consent divorce<\/strong> is when both spouses agree that the marriage is no longer working and decide \u2014 together \u2014 to legally separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not about pointing fingers. It\u2019s about agreeing to move on respectfully, without long courtroom battles or emotional trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In mutual divorces, couples often settle this amicably with either a one-time lump sum<\/strong> or monthly alimony<\/strong>. Courts in Kolkata usually honour whatever both parties agree to \u2014 as long as it\u2019s fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the New Rule of Mutual Divorce?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Earlier, mutual consent divorce involved a 6-month cooling-off period<\/strong> after the first court appearance. This was meant to give couples time to reconsider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But now, courts can waive off<\/strong> this period if they believe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n