Divorce

Hinduism disapproves of divorce.

It can be considered as a stigma socially and the more traditional a Hindu the less likely they are to divorce or re-marry.

One of the Laws of Manu teaches that a wife must respect even an unfaithful husband.

Despite this the number of divorces both in India and in Hindu communities in the UK is increasing.

However, divorce is permissible if there is cruelty or if after 15 years of marriage no children have been produced.