Legal Question in Family Law in United States Minor Outlying Islands

Illegal marriage

Sir/ Madam,

I am left confused, dont know from

where to start. My father is now an

US citizen, living there for past

25yrs. We guess he has been

married several times without

divorcing my Mother. Through some

sources we came to know that he

got kids through whom he got to be

a citizen there. I am trying to

acquire some information online

through ussearch.

He doesnt help us financially. He is

not answering to our emails or

phone calls. Now, he is threatening

my Mother for divorce. Please help

me and let me know how to

proceed against him legally. We are

a middle class family and father is

very rich.


Asked on 2/19/09, 3:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Illegal marriage

Your Mom may file a case of "abandonment" and "domestic violence" in USA; alternatively, she may lodge a criminal case of "cruelty" and "domestic violence" in India and armed with the "look out" notice that may be issued by Police, she may approach the authorities in USA for action. You may first find out his whereabouts before initiating action. 25 years is a long period;

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Answered on 2/19/09, 8:55 pm


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