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What extent the implications will be for me in case of a divorce?


02-Nov-2023 (In Divorce Law)
I am a 66-year-old male living with my sick old mother and unmarried younger sister. My wife and my son (22-year-old) are living in another city. Since I became indebted due to loss of business, she had not lived with me for the past 20 years. She is still working as a government teacher (permanent post), earning a good salary, own a house, the son owns a car. Now she demands money and property from me for the son's business and sends harsh messages. But the son's behaviour is not good. Though I am 66 years old, I settled all my debts without any support from my wife. Now, I am working as a consultant in an NGO and I own a house (very recently). Apart from this, and a small bank balance, I have no support for my future life. Kindly let me know how much I need to part with my hard-earned money, if a divorce case is filed by her. I have no intension to file a divorce case.
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Answer #1
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she is working and son is 22 years old. It is moral obligation to maintain wife and minor children. in your case he is major and capable of earning. these factors will mitigate your wife claim. so wait till they make a claim.
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Answer #2
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Hi first of all be happy as you don't need to provide her with any alimony as she had not lived with you for the past 20 years. Also since your son is already major, there's no need to give him any money also. If you want more details please contact me for better understanding of your legal position. Good luck
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Answer #3
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your separation period is much enough for non claiming of any type of maintenance from your end. you must have proper evidence that she had left you before 20 years. then only you can come such type of relief otherwise no use of it
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