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Can Mother in law claim Maintenance from daughter in law.


23-Nov-2023 (In Divorce Law)
Due to the domestic violence from Daughter in law, mother wants separate residence for that she wants Maintenance from Daughter in law (she working ) her husband ie son claimant not working. Can Mother in law claim from working daughter in law monthly relief/maintenance Under Sec. 20 The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act for the food, clothing, medicines and other basic needs of Applicant ie Mother in law
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Mother in Law cannot claim Maintenance from Daughter in Law under the Maintenance Act. But, a Mother in Law can claim Maintenance from the Daughter in Law and Daughter in Law's Husband, that is her son, under the Protection of Senior Citizens Act.
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