Nagpur: The modern and fast-paced lifestyle driven by increasing work pressure and stress is contributing to a growing trend of divorces in Nagpur. Between 2018 and 2024, 5,995 couples opted for mutual separation through the Family Court in the city, indicating an average of two divorces per day as per media reports. Experts attribute the rising divorce rates to a diminishing mindset for compromise among couples.
Rising Ego and Changing Marital Dynamics:
Experts highlight multiple causes for divorces, such as infidelity, domestic violence, substance abuse, incompatibility, lack of intimacy, and financial disagreements. However, a major reason now cited is the rising ego among both partners, especially when both are working professionals.
“Parents of working girls often assert that their daughters are financially independent and deserve a different lifestyle, while the boy’s family expects the bride to manage household chores despite her job. This leads to conflicts. Additionally, pre-marriage relationships and unresolved issues are also contributing to the growing number of divorces,” explained experts.
Importantly, divorce seekers belong to diverse age groups, highlighting that no specific age bracket dominates the trend.
Alimony Cases Filed Over the Years:
Year Total Cases Filed
2018 707
2019 715
2020 413
2021 642
2022 709
2023 590
2024 632
Families Need to Mediate, Not Escalate:
Experts stated that instead of resolving disputes between spouses, family members often aggravate them. Discussing and resolving issues before approaching the court can help prevent separations. Families and society must acknowledge their responsibility to reduce divorce cases.
Child Custody Cases on the Rise:
Nagpur’s Family Court registers an average of 52 cases for child custody annually. Between 2018 and 2024, a total of 369 cases were filed. Below is a yearly breakdown:
Year Cases Filed
2018 61
2019 50
2020 21
2021 45
2022 67
2023 66
2024 59
Experts stress that mediation efforts and greater involvement by families in resolving conflicts can significantly reduce such disputes.
