Dear Sir/Madam, I am married for the last 12 years and have known my husband frm 2005 as we were working in the same company..But due to some personal issues we got marrried in 2014 . We both are Hindus but come from different cultural backgrounds. Both of us are educated but my husband doesn’t allow me to stay in the house he has been forcing me for divorce from the 2nd day we married … He has sold off his flats with his mothers support and buys the house outside the city limit and he knows my weakness that i cannot travel for work to the city so far which takes one way 2 hours commute. Through the week i would live at my parents house and travel on weekends to my husbands house. But those 2 days also i was not allowed to stay in the house . He would leave the house and go away with his friends. Finally i wanted to save my marriage and hence quit my job because he would fight with me on daily basis. But in the meanwhile with all these fights i am pursuing my studies during my work break .. Now things are worst as whenever i stay in his house nobody speaks with me. My mother in law stays with us as she was not keeping well so i stayed with her for a few months untill she was fine. But my husband and she are both manipulating me into giving him a divorce. My husband litreally cries to the mother that i will nevwr give them peace and i am a terror. My mother in law and my husband have thwir names on every investment and house. And also his married sister for whom he is working day night as we dont have children. . I am told since i have my job i ahould spend on my ownself and my husband has told me that he cannot take my responsibikity. She encourages my husband and supports him in anything against me . Hence i get upset and would not stay in their house . I am treated as if im an outsider and that he hasnt married me . He says he wants peace. The minute he sees me in his house he will on purpose pick up a fight and force me to leave the house and go to my Parents house. He says if i want to live in their house i should sit alone and not talk to anybody. And he has told me he will never want to go anywhere with me . In case we meet neighbours or his colleague he refuses to introduce me when i ask him why he never introduced he says they know me .I never married him to get divorced and he and his entire family is forcing me to go away from the house .He says i should file for divorce and he wants a guarantee that i donot want his money.. Request you to guide me on this.
SA Asked by Sara from India
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Below is a comprehensive legal analysis based on Indian law for your question.
1. **Cruelty**: If your husband has subjected you to cruelty, either mental or physical, which makes it unbearable for you to live with him, you may have grounds for seeking divorce.
2. **Desertion**: If your husband has deserted you for a continuous period of two years or more, you may have grounds for seeking divorce.
3. **Adultery**: If your husband has committed adultery, you may have grounds for seeking divorce.
4. **Conversion**: If your husband has renounced the Hindu religion and adopted another religion, you may have grounds for seeking divorce.
5. **Mental Disorder**: If your husband suffers from a mental disorder that makes it impossible for you to live with him, you may have grounds for seeking divorce.
Given the facts you have described, it seems like you may have grounds for seeking divorce on the grounds of cruelty or desertion. It is important for you to collect evidence such as witnesses, documentation of the emotional abuse you have suffered, and any medical records showing the impact of the situation on your mental health.
It is advisable for you to consult with a family law attorney who can guide you through the legal process of seeking divorce and help you protect your rights and interests. It is also important for you to seek counseling or support to help you navigate this challenging situation.
If you ever feel threatened or in danger, do not hesitate to reach out to the authorities or contact relevant helplines for assistance. Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance.
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