Legal Question in Family Law in India

I want to opt for divorce since he has kept no relations for past two years and does not even meet me or even talk to me over phone there is absolutely no contact except when we converse if i want to meet my son which alone he allows. Although he tells my relatives that he is ready to keep[sic] me despite my bad health, personally he either abuses me when rarely we speak or threatens me with issues of my son. what remedies can i get on divorce.


Asked on 10/31/11, 9:47 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

In the given facts, you may be entitled to divorce on the grounds of 'cruelty' and 'desertion'; Besides, you should also be entitled to maintenance, if you do not have any other income.

You may also be entitled to relief under domestic violence laws.

The proceedings may be initiated in a local court. You may consider engaging a lawyer to pursue your remedies.

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Answered on 10/31/11, 8:09 pm
Rajiv Chandhok Ph: +919810050896 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-chandok-0827b733/

You are entitled to maintenance u/s 125 CrPC and if u r a hindu, alimony and maintenance u/s 25 of the HMA.

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Answered on 11/01/11, 12:19 am


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