Determine the applicable law based on your religion and marriage registration
Decide whether the divorce will be mutual consent or contested
Consult a family lawyer in the district where you or your spouse resides
Gather required documents such as marriage certificate, address proof, ID proof, photos, and details of children and assets
Prepare the divorce petition or mutual consent petition
File the petition in the appropriate family court or district court
Pay the required court fee
Attend the court hearing for admission of the petition
In mutual consent cases, appear for the first motion and second motion hearings
In contested cases, serve notice to the other spouse
Submit written statements, evidence, and witness testimony if required
Attend mediation or counseling if ordered by the court
Wait for the statutory cooling-off period in mutual consent cases, if applicable
Obtain the divorce decree from the court after approval
Apply for certified copies of the decree for records and future use