Step by step process in contested divorce

Also learned lawyers can also specify the time limits for filing of Reply to Interim Maintenance applications and Main Written Statement as many a times if the respondent defaults in meeting the deadlines the judges pass orders without considering merits of the case

The court will decide any maintenance application if pending

Issues wud be framed

Petitioner Evidence

Defendant Evidence

Final Arguments

Decree

Are you appearing as a party in person?, if so, what is the status of the case?, if you have already engaged an advocate, you may clarify the issue through him/her.

Hi Kalaiselvan sir,

I have engaged a lawyer to represent me. The case status is - we went for mediation and it failed. 

Just wanted to get experts thought on what is next. 

Experts will be having different thoughts, but as far as the procedures are concerned , it is routine which your advocate will be to explain you better in person should you approach him.