How to file for divorce when husband not supporting financially

620 votes

Hi...if you both are ready for divorce you can file divorce by mutual consent petition and by that you can get divorce within six months anf if your husband is not agreeing for divorce you have to file contested divorce petition and same time you can file petition for maintenance.
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Advocate Rama Chandra Shenoy LawRato

653 votes

You can file petition for divorce and claim maintenance from your husbend and claim expanses towards filling charges litigation expanses in the divorce petition .On the various grounds like cruelty desertion and adultery you can file divorce

Advocate Shashiraj LawRato

559 votes

I understand the gravity or your situation. Please do not lose heart as there are effective laws to protect your interests. I would suggest you promptly file a DV case for cruelty, emotional harassment and abuse as he is engaged in extra marital affairs. Simultaneously file interim applications for maintenance. You are entitled to seek as much financial maintenance as you are spending towards yourself and your child- this includes money spent towards rent, house upkeep, food and clothing and other necessary expenditure. Once this is filed and the Court passes a favourable interim order your issues will be taken care of to a large extent and then you may decide whether you want to divorce him or not. I hope this was helpful. Please fight your depression and stay positive and strong!

Advocate Pallavi Rabinathan Dugar LawRato