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18-Aug-2025 (In Divorce Law)
my husband is abusive;he only cares about his sick father who is not that sick. but neglects me and my child always.calls my parents every now and then and tells them about my mistakes. i work from home am an engineer;i also look after my kid; no body helps me. they have always some or the other issue going on with me. always focus on my negative points and not on theirs. he is a chain smoker and daily drinks but doesnt consider this as his weakness.just seeking guidance if i am doing right
I understand the difficult situation you are going through. From what you describe, your husband’s behavior amounts to mental cruelty, which is a valid ground for divorce under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act. Since you are already managing your work and child alone without support, you have the right to seek legal remedies. You can file a petition for divorce, and along with it, seek custody of your child, maintenance for yourself and your child, and protection orders under the Domestic Violence Act if needed.
Before proceeding, I suggest you document incidents of abuse, financial neglect, and any communication that shows his behavior. This will help strengthen your case in court. You are right in seeking clarity, and legally you do have strong grounds to take action.
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Adv. Adarsh Kumar
Adv. Adarsh Kumar
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Hello Ma'am
Really Sorry to hear about your current situation , What you can do is seek for divorce , Maintenance from your husband , custody of your child and his property rights for his bright future and alimony from your husband . First you need to file 498A complaint in the nearest police station against the cruelty done by him and his family , Rest we can coordinate for the further discussion
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Adv. Rohit Lakra
Adv. Rohit Lakra
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Given the facts stated by you it seems that you are in an abusive marriage and it's probably a sane decision keeping in mind the welfare of your child that you move away and ensure a peaceful life with your child. If you have satisfactory evidence for the above allegations you will surely receive help and assistance from the Court. In case you require legal guidance you can connect with us
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Adv. Vikas Sharma
Adv. Vikas Sharma
Delhi | 200+ Answers
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I’m Advocate Sumit Yadav. To help you effectively and guide you towards the right legal remedies, I’d appreciate more information about your case. Please share the relevant details as soon as possible.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Adv. Sumit Yadav
Adv. Sumit Yadav
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Hi there, firstly you need to understand that you are his wife and legally it's his DUTY & RESPONSIBILITY to take care of you and your children.
Based on the information given by you going for divorce is an option you can definitely consider and you are thinking in the right direction.
However, in order to provide you with appropriate advice it's advisable to contact me and provide more details to assist you better.
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Adv. Ishan Parashar
Adv. Ishan Parashar
Delhi | 200+ Answers
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