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Delhi
High Court
Delhi High Court
Family courts
6 court complexes

Last updated 13 Oct 2026

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Courts

Courts and jurisdiction in Delhi

In Delhi, mutual divorce petitions are typically filed in the family court with jurisdiction over your matrimonial home or current residence. Your lawyer will confirm the exact court once you share your details.

Delhi's family courts sit in several district court complexes rather than in one place. Which one hears your mutual divorce petition depends on where you live or where you last lived together, so it is worth confirming the right complex before filing. Filing in the wrong one can cost you weeks.

Delhi is also joined to Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad, so many couples live across two states. If one of you lives outside Delhi, the court, and even the High Court, can be different. Our Delhi-NCR guide explains how to work out where to file.

  • Tis Hazari Courts (Family Courts)

    Covers Central and North Delhi

  • Saket Courts (Family Courts)

    Covers South Delhi

  • Dwarka Courts (Family Courts)

    Covers South West Delhi

  • Rohini Courts (Family Courts)

    Covers North West Delhi

  • Karkardooma Courts (Family Courts)

    Covers East and North East Delhi

  • Patiala House Courts (Family Courts)

    Covers New Delhi

  • High Court

    Delhi High Court

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How mutual divorce works in Delhi

How long it takes
From the first motion to the final decree, mutual divorce in Delhi commonly takes anywhere from a few months to about a year, depending on the family court, the bench, and whether the waiting period is waived.
6-month waiting period
The law prescribes a 6-month gap between the first and second motion, but since the Supreme Court's Amardeep Singh (2017) ruling, family courts can waive it when reconciliation is not possible and the settlement is final. Whether it is waived is up to the judge, so your lawyer will make the case for it in your petition.
Court appearance
The first motion usually needs both spouses present before the judge. Delhi courts have allowed video-conference appearances in many matters, which can help if one of you lives elsewhere. Your lawyer will confirm what your court permits.
Filing
The joint petition is filed in the family court with jurisdiction over your case. Filing is generally handled by your lawyer, who prepares the petition, affidavits, and supporting documents such as your marriage certificate and address proofs.
Court fee & stamp paper
Court fees for a mutual divorce petition are modest, and affidavits are notarised on stamp paper as required in Delhi. Your lawyer will give you the exact costs upfront.

General guidance only. Timelines and practice vary by court and bench; your lawyer will confirm what applies to your case.

How It Works

A clear path, from start to decree

A simple overview of what a mutual divorce typically looks like.

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Documents & settlement terms

Any required paperwork and settlement terms are put together with your lawyer.

First motion is filed

Your joint petition is filed with the court to begin the legal process.

Statutory waiting period

A waiting period usually applies before the next stage — some courts may waive it.

Second motion & decree

Both of you confirm your consent once more, and the court grants the divorce.

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Common questions about mutual divorce in Delhi

Straight answers to what most people want to know before they start.

Yes. You can share your details online, and a lawyer will guide you through each next step remotely, over call or video.

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