Mutual Divorce Petition format

IN THE PRINCIPAL FAMILY COURT AT [DISTRICT]
H.M.A. PETITION NO. _______ OF 2026

IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION UNDER SECTION 13B(1) OF THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE BY DECREE OF DIVORCE BY MUTUAL CONSENT

1. [NAME OF HUSBAND], S/o [FATHER], Aged [AGE], Residing at [ADDRESS] ... PETITIONER NO. 1
AND
2. [NAME OF WIFE], D/o [FATHER], Aged [AGE], Residing at [ADDRESS] ... PETITIONER NO. 2

MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:
1. That the marriage between Petitioners was solemnized on [DATE] at [PLACE] according to Hindu rites and ceremonies.
2. That on account of irreconcilable temperament differences, Petitioners have been living separately since [DATE OF SEPARATION], being more than one continuous year.
3. That Petitioners have amicably settled all claims: Petitioner No. 1 has agreed to pay a lump-sum amount of INR [AMOUNT] toward full and final permanent alimony.
4. That custody of minor child [NAME] shall remain with [MOTHER / FATHER] with visitation rights to the other parent as agreed in Settlement Agreement dated [DATE].
5. That both parties have returned all articles of Stridhan, jewelry, and gifts.
PRAYER: Dissolve marriage by decree of divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B.

PETITIONER NO. 1: __________________
PETITIONER NO. 2: __________________