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Both parties to the marriage can jointly file a divorce where they can mutually agree to divorce.
By a joint petition, both parties can freely decide on the maintenance for wife and children,
custody and care of the children, division of matrimonial assets.
Common misconception: The parties to the marriage must be living apart for more than 2 years
before a divorce can be filed.
Answer: No, not necessary. Living apart for more than 2 years is merely a reason to file for single
petition divorce. There are other reasons to file for divorce as mentioned above.
Generally, a joint petition divorce matter takes 5 to 6 months to be completed while a unilateral
petition divorce (without mutual consent) matter takes more time to be completed. The divorce
matter could take more time if it is contested.