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What to do when wife not taking care of husband parents


04-Jul-2024 (In Family Law)
We are married for 5 years and two months. Both are working in same organisation on same posts. Wife not taking care of husband parents. Does not even allow them to visit us though I only bear the expenditure of house holds. She is very irritating and quarrelsome. Often leaves house without information and stays away for a few days. Very extravagant. We have no issue. She says that she does not want to bear any of mine. Of late she is also complaining about my cast. I am Hindu SC. She is Hindu General. Ours was a love marriage. I have tried my best but failed to reason with her. what is remedy available for me.
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Answer #1
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A wife's refusal to care for or live with her husband's parents is not, by itself, considered legal cruelty or automatic grounds for divorce under Indian law. While it may cause emotional strain or conflict in the marriage, the law recognizes that every individual has personal boundaries and preferences, especially in complex family dynamics. However, if her refusal is accompanied by consistent verbal abuse, harassment, or deliberate neglect towards the husband or his parents, it may be considered cruelty and could be used as grounds for divorce. In such cases, it's important to first attempt open communication or seek counseling to understand the root of the issue. If the situation remains unresolved, consulting a legal expert is recommended to explore options while ensuring that the rights and dignity of both partners are respected.

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Answer #2
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This is really more of a life decision than a legal decision. If she is the person you say she is, you can either accept it and carry on with life. Or you can divorce her. If both of you are agreeable to a divorce, you can jointly file a petition and within about 8-10 months, your divorce would be final. If she is not agreeable to a divorce, then you can apply for a divorce under mental cruelty stating all the reasons above. Of course, this is a very time consuming process (3-5 years in many cases depending on where you live). This method of course does not guarantee a divorce. Both methods may involve you paying some amount to the wife under the current Indian judicial ethos regardless of who actually earns more.
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Answer #3
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Hi Sir, In this regard, you have to make a firm mind as to what you want. You may get a divorce on the ground of cruelty or ask your parents to file a domestic violence case against her. Please have a word with me for more information. All the best.
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Answer #4
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First of all talking openly is the first way out but is failed . Now you have to decide what you want you want to bewith her or not if yes then go for councelling or restitution in court if not only option is getting seperated.
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Answer #5
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Hello, In your case it depends, what exactly u want. You can file a criminal complaint Or you can also ask ur parents to file a complaint against him. Or if u just want to make her realize then u can file a divorce under cruelty against u and family members. It all depends on what exactly you want.
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Answer #6
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You can file a case for Divorce upon the ground of cruelty as per the facts mentioned by you. Also if you are living in the property of your parents which is in their name than they can file a civil suit for permanent injunction against her
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