Divorce Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

Is court-annexed mediation mandatory before divorce trial?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

Yes. Family Courts Act mandates referring matrimonial disputes to court-appointed trained mediators to explore amicable reconciliation, mutual settlement, or structured separation.

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