Divorce by mutual consent can take anywhere from six months to a year. This depends on the issues involved and how long the parsi panchayat takes to reach an amicable settlement.
On all other grounds the time limit for granting a divorce depends on the time taken to submit the required proofs in the Panchayat or Parsi Court of Law.
Legal Separation
Under Section 34 of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, you can get a judicial separation on the same grounds that are applicable for a divorce.
A judicial separation will allow you and your spouse to live separately without getting a divorce.
M for Maintenance
If you are a Parsi, you can claim maintenance from your spouse through criminal or civil proceedings. Unlike civil proceedings, in criminal proceedings, the religion of either party does not matter.
If your husband refuses to pay the maintenance then the court can attach his personal property as a way of settling the alimony or maintenance filed by you.
In case your husband is financially well-off, and despite repeated court orders, refuses to pay maintenance, he can be imprisoned until he agrees to pay up.
(With inputs from Mr. Rafique Dada, Senior Advocate, Mumbai High Court & President of Bombay Bar Association)
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