The divorce law in India is governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939, the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, and the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Steps for divorce procedure is as follows:
1. The spouse will have to hire a lawyer so that the divorce lawyer can provide the spouse with the relevant details.
2. A petition will be filed in the court by the lawyer.
3. A copy of the petition(divorce papers) will be then sent to the other spouse along with the summons to appear in the court whether in person or by way of counsel on the next hearing of the case.
4. The spouse could either simply contest against the divorce form or also file a counter-claim.
5. The time period for the completion of the procedure will depend on the circumstances of the case.