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Can sister files for divorce if husband is a drinks and fights


12-Nov-2023 (In Divorce Law)
this question is in regards to my sister situation "my husbands drinks and fights. due to increasing domestic violence i want to leave his house along with my 7 years old kid. kindly let me know what legal proceedings i have to do."
Answers (3)

Answer #1
832 votes
come out first from his house. later we can issue legal notice to him and later she can file a petition for divorce and also sought for maintenance for her child.
please visit office personally to guide you properly
Answer #2
684 votes
Dear Sir/ madam,
Yes you can take a step where you feel that your life is being meted with cruelty and domestic violence , better it is suggested that you can kindly contact our office and immediate relief can be provided to your sister ...panakj Kumar & associate...
Answer #3
985 votes
You sister can file a contesting divorce petition on ground of cruelty and mental harassment and simultaneously she can also file a domestic violence case, maintenance case and custody case against her husband. I suggest your sister to consult an advocate of her choice.

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