NRI and cross-border divorce in Indian courts

Relevant factors may include the form and place of marriage, personal law, domicile, nationality, the last shared residence, present residence and existing proceedings. A foreign address does not by itself answer whether an Indian court has jurisdiction.

The complete foreign petition, service record, appearances, judgment and decree should be reviewed. Recognition is not determined merely by apostille or registration; jurisdiction, notice, participation and the legal ground can matter.

Service abroad, notarisation, apostille, consular attestation, translations and power-of-attorney requirements depend on the document and proceeding. Remote preparation does not guarantee that personal appearance will never be required.

Cross-border custody may involve passports, relocation, travel consent, competing proceedings and urgent protective issues. Maintenance may require reliable foreign-income and expense evidence. Early coordinated advice can reduce inconsistent steps across jurisdictions.

• Marriage certificate and information about ceremony and registration
• Citizenship, immigration status and current addresses of both spouses
• Every Indian and foreign pleading, service document, order and decree
• Child residence, travel, school and passport information
• India-connected property, financial and maintenance records