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Am I able to file a legal case against my father for not providing financial support, including seek


08-Jul-2024 (In Family Law)
I am Priyaka, a Hindu girl. My father, a former central government employee, has not supported me financially for my studies and hostel fees. He always directed me to ask my working mother for money, who has supported both me and my brother throughout my childhood. I am considering filing a case against my father regarding financial support and property rights.
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Answer #1
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In India, once a child reaches the age of majority (18 years), they generally cannot file a case against their father for financial support, unless they are physically or mentally unable to support themselves. However, legal action can be taken in property matters. If the property in question is ancestral, the child has a legal right and can file a partition suit to claim their share. On the other hand, if the property is self-acquired by the father, he has full discretion over it during his lifetime. After his death, if no will exists, both the child and the mother can claim equal rights to the property as per inheritance laws.

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Answer #2
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Yes you can file a Petition for maintenance U/s 125 of Criminal Procedure Code. In such Petition and under the right provided by the Criminal Procedure Code you would be liable to claim money in the way of Maintenance from your Father. For any further details contact me.
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Answer #3
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dear priyanka madam first thing you did not mentioned your age i want to clearify that byou can demand your requrement from yor father and you bhave legal right in your fathers property forst you send a legal notice to yr fathet
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Answer #4
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Yes u/s 125 of CrPC and Hindu law you can file a case for drawing educational expences.You have to produce all documents and his refusal evidences to strengthen your cause of action.Arrange relevant witnessesm
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Answer #5
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Yes it duty of father and mother to take care of their children . Then what is your age . You can file case under 125 crpc demanding maintenance from your father for your higher study or for your marriage
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Answer #6
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Dear client, You didn't mention your age. Now you are continuing your study. So you are unable to earn presently. You can file maintenance Case against your father for maintaining your study expenses. You consult a lawyer to file a case against your father. You can also take help of me also.
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