Sample Format and Draft Petition for Divorce

 

Sample Format and Draft

Petition for Divorce

IN THE FAMILY COURT AT [CITY]
FAMILY COURT CASE NO. [XXX/20XX]
BETWEEN

1. [Name of the Petitioner]
   [Address]
   [Phone Number]
   (Hereinafter referred to as “the Petitioner”)

AND
2. [Name of the Respondent]
[Address]
[Phone Number]
(Hereinafter referred to as “the Respondent”)

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PETITION FOR DIVORCE UNDER SECTION [APPLICABLE SECTION OF LAW, e.g., 13 OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955]

TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT AT [CITY]:

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1. Preliminary Details

• Jurisdiction: This Court has jurisdiction under Section [specific section] of [applicable family law] as both the Petitioner and Respondent reside/married within its jurisdiction.
• Marriage Details:
  • Date of Marriage: [Date]
  • Place of Marriage: [Location]
  • Registration Certificate Number: [If applicable]

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2. Grounds for Divorce

The Petitioner respectfully submits the following grounds for seeking a divorce from the Respondent:

1. [Ground 1: Cruelty/Adultery/Desertion, etc.]
2. [Ground 2: Specify additional grounds, if any, as per applicable law]

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3. Facts Supporting Grounds

• Detailed explanation of events constituting the grounds.
• Supporting evidence and documentation.

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4. Relief Sought

The Petitioner respectfully prays for the following relief:

1. A decree of divorce dissolving the marriage solemnized on [date].
2. [Specific request for custody, alimony, division of property, etc.]
3. Any other relief deemed fit by this Hon’ble Court.

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5. Verification

The Petitioner solemnly affirms and declares that the facts stated in this Petition are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.

Place: [City]
Date: [Date]
[Signature of the Petitioner]
[Name of the Advocate/Legal Representative, if any]

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Attachments

1. Copy of the Marriage Certificate.
2. Proof of Residence of Petitioner and Respondent.
3. Evidence supporting the grounds for divorce (photographs, emails, medical reports, etc.).
4. Affidavit in support of the petition.

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