Documents Required for Divorce in Delhi

For all divorce cases

• Marriage certificate, or wedding photographs and invitation card if not registered.
• Address proof of both spouses (to establish jurisdiction).
• Identity proof and photographs.
• Details of children: birth certificates and current arrangements.

Document requirements may vary depending on the applicable legal route, individual circumstances and the concerned authority.

Income and assets

In maintenance-related matters, the Supreme Court in Rajnesh v. Neha (2020) requires both parties to file an affidavit disclosing assets and liabilities. Keep salary slips, income tax returns, bank statements and property details ready.

Mutual consent divorce

• Joint petition with terms of settlement (alimony, custody, stridhan, property).
• Proof of living separately for at least one year, where available.
• Documents on any pending cases to be withdrawn.

Contested divorce

• Evidence supporting the ground: messages, emails, medical records, police complaints, witness details.
• Chronology of events with dates.
• Documents from any earlier proceedings.

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Disclaimer: This page gives general information about the law and procedure as understood at the time of writing. It is not legal advice for your situation. Requirements may vary depending on the parties' circumstances, applicable law, jurisdiction and the concerned authority, and rules and forms change from time to time. Please consult an advocate before acting.