Legal Question in Family Law in India
Seeking divorce coz of sexual affairs of my husband in his pastlife
Im married (arranged marriage) in feb'09. Immediately after marriage i came to know that my husband had sexual affairs with some women in his pastlife, as he used to live seperately from his parents coz of his work from past 6-7 yrs. He still behaves the same way as if he is interested in sex with other women. We never shared the bed after i came to know abt his affairs and even before that coz I thought he is new person and I need some time before I commit with anything. So nothing happened between us as such and I hardly stayed with him for 60days in these 4 months. We dont talk much and his way of talking is also very offensive towards me and my parents. Im 27 now and I want to go for a divorce. But my father says that i shud try to adjust with him bcoz it will spoil the family reputation and I have one younger sister whoz yet to get married. I really dont know what to do. In case if it is decided by parents of both sides that i shud live with him no matter what he does, i ve no other choice than commiting suicide. Coz I really dont want to live with him in any case. Please suggest me and in case if I go for divorce how long will it take for me to get divorce.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Seeking divorce coz of sexual affairs of my husband in his pastlife
suicide is not the ultimate end of the things, rather it will start a new battle between your in laws and your parents ultimately both the parties will indulge into litigation,
at present you can not file divorce before one year has been completed
however the petition for divorce can be presented before one year with the special permission from court reasoning special special circumstances
Re: Seeking divorce coz of sexual affairs of my husband in his pastlife
(a) You may make a criminal complaint against your husband under section 498-A IPC for having extra marital affairs which constitutes "cruelty" against you.
(b) You may claim maintenance for your separate living;
(c) You may also claim damages / compensation under the D.V.A.
(d) You should not bother about the "family reputation" and marriage prospectus of your sister; that is just a fallacy; in fact nothing of that sort happens in life;
(e) you should not think of divorce; you are entitled to live a life of dignity and respect.
(f) The law is on your side; you may get full support from the system, if you choose to fight for the injustice being faced by you.
Re: Seeking divorce coz of sexual affairs of my husband in his pastlife
Your views about your husband and opinion about divorce is highly appreciable in some families it may effect the marriages of other girls who are unmarried just because an elder sister was divorced.These days educated families disregard this effect.But in your case the law is on your side and you can seek divorce at nay moment.It is very difficult to live with such acounterpart your idea of getting divorced could be welcomed but why the nonsenseful idea of committing suicide.You can fight in the court against your marriage and can also approach the police to book your husband under various crimes,but why do you want to die unnecessarily.You have to live your life more happily then before because you are going to be severed links with a cruel person.There are so many solutions for living but not to cut off the life.So be cool and think wisely and take bold steps to outcome the owrst situation that took place in your life.
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