Legal Question in Family Law in India
maintainance of a daughter under the christian laws
whether an unmarried major daughter can file civil suit for maintainance against her father?
Asked on 10/20/08, 12:04 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Aniruddha Pawse
Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates
Re: maintainance of a daughter under the christian laws
If she is dependant on her Father and is not working or capable of maintaining herself then yes
Answered on 10/26/08, 9:45 am
Sudershan Goel
India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate
Re: maintainance of a daughter under the christian laws
the question is not of 'married or umarried' but the issue would be : if she is 'dependent' upon her father, yes, she can seek maintenance from her father.
Answered on 10/20/08, 4:34 pm