Legal Question in Family Law in India
dowry harrassment
my wife is a lawyer we got married last year. her parents 1st made the promise of a good marriage but later start showing their colours.they don't do the regular duties of the inlaws. her brother is a crimunal.she goes to the court and if she is late she don't even inform me.she got miscals late in the evening and when i ask she says 'tum muj par shak kar rahe ho'.she is breaking every rule of our home. and when we stoped her , her parents come and quarrel and tell us that they will do a dowry case againest.now she has got a baby. she has gone to her parents home on 17 january. she is not allowing to se mee my baby. is there any law who stop[s a father to meet his baby. what if i go and ask to give my baby as she is not with us they might be thinking of a dowry case. what if i file a case, how much alumni i have to pay her ,and what if she files a case ,even then i have to pay alumni or not. actually they are having an bad image in the society, we are of defence background .her brother is having acomplain againt him in the police station, they do have a quarrel with the security dept of air force. will this go in fever of me. plz guide me as her mother is very bad ,she even don't care of her daughter, she wants only money
8 Answers from Attorneys
Re: dowry harrassment
You have legal right to see and meet your baby. You may go to the court for order in this regard.
Under the law you have to pay the maintenance and amount depend upon your means and status'
You may complain against your wife and her family members if they are threatening you
Re: dowry harrassment
first take care of yourself - try and talk to your wife! of all things she is your wife and mother of your child! - of course she does deserve a better treatment!
call her and talk to her - set thing right!
if things does'nt work out consult a lawyer and file a restitution of conjugal rights etc.,
definitely you have the right to visit the child no one can deny that!
but in these matters - it has to be dealt carefully and slowly!
best wishes!
Re: dowry harrassment
please treat her as a wife and not as a slave;
you need to understaand the "rules of your home" in legal perspective;
do not try to rule over your wife, treat her as your better half.
by doubting her integrity, you are commiting a henous crime against her and against ur child.
better go and apologise to her and ask her forgiveness;
girls are usually forgiving by nature; please talk to her with full of your emotions and sentiment; and i am sure she will pardon your of your past sins.
however, if you are truthful, and u have not demanded dowry, she cannot lodge a false case against you.
Re: dowry harrassment
It is possible you may not like it, half of the problem is due to your ego and superiority complex. Ld. friend Kavitha had rightly advised talk to your wife she deserve a better treatment. off course you can claim divorce and custody of child.
Re: dowry harrassment
you have a legal right to see your daughter . i f your wifes family members are threatening you give a complaint to eth police.
Re: dowry harrassment
In past I had given reply to your query.Since your wife is a lawyer so you have to tackle the situation tactfully.Being father you have every right to meet the child but it is advised that it should be through court only,so file the case for said purpose.Contact with details.
Re: dowry harrassment
you have right to visit ur child but u can not take it in normal circumstances till the age of 5 years
you have to bear with what u got
u can however make complaint if threatened
alimony u have to pay if u are able to earn
Re: dowry harrassment
good evening..
first of all as you have mentioned the facts as stated you really need to discuss the same with a good divorce lawyer. can you mail what part of india do you stay in . i might can help you?
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