Can i file divorce on basis of harassment
02-Jul-2023 (In Divorce Law)
Sir/mam, Me and my wife got married 14 months before. At the start everything was fine but later, Whenever we argued on anything she started abusing my parents, and started hurting herself. Due to having a soft corner for her, I always stop her by doing so, no cares for the scratches she had given to my body. But how long I'll handle those abusing word. After all I am also a human being. Later on I started reacting on her actions by replying her abusing words and when she starting beating me in reflection my hand also got raised on her. I don't wanna lie here. She wanna do work. I had also given her that freedom for doing so, But she always hide the truth about her relations with her colleagues and all. Now she started demanding divorce. My financial conditions are not so good this time. But at the same time I wanna do the same for her peace as well as for mine. She always threaten me that she will keep my family behind the bars. I wanna get separated, pleased suggest me what to do
As a first step you need to start recording everything and keep a record of all the texts, emails, whatsapp or any other social media communication between you two. This is to safeguard you and also to strengthen your case if need arises in future. The best way out of any matrimonial litigation is to settle it mutually. You can seek a divorce on mutual consent in which both parties agree on certain terms and conditions of divorce. This will save you from counter-cases from her side and long lasting litigation which will eventually drain out lot of money from your side coupled with harassment of court cases.
The other option is to file a case of divorce on the ground of cruelty. However I would not personally recommend it as it would lead to filing of counter cases from her side in order to pressurise you to settle on her terms and conditions. But if you have the strength and money to fight you can consider this option.
So start talking with her or appoint a mediator to talk out the settlement terms and conditions which will include maintenance amount, custody of the child(if any) and pending cases if any. Remember, initially there will be lot of trouble to convince her and come on a mutually agreed. She also might have certain recordings or messages that she will use to blackmail you so be prepared with your side too so that you don't end up paying whatever is demanded. It might take a lot of sittings for a mutual settlement but try your best that it doesn't come to court.
The other option is to file a case of divorce on the ground of cruelty. However I would not personally recommend it as it would lead to filing of counter cases from her side in order to pressurise you to settle on her terms and conditions. But if you have the strength and money to fight you can consider this option.
So start talking with her or appoint a mediator to talk out the settlement terms and conditions which will include maintenance amount, custody of the child(if any) and pending cases if any. Remember, initially there will be lot of trouble to convince her and come on a mutually agreed. She also might have certain recordings or messages that she will use to blackmail you so be prepared with your side too so that you don't end up paying whatever is demanded. It might take a lot of sittings for a mutual settlement but try your best that it doesn't come to court.
Dear sir, I completely understand your problem. You can file divorce against your wife. You can hire a district court lawyer according to your jurisdiction and file a case of divorce. Your wife can demand alimony from you but your lawyer will help you in this regard also by showing your low income and also there are many more things to get out of the relationship you are suffering from.
The only remedy after understanding your situation is to get the divorce on the basis of cruelty !!The only remedy you are to be sufficed with ,Therefore you can go ahead and file same with family Courts rest the amount to compromise on can be decided later on .Please connect for further details thanks!!
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