filing for divorce after 15 years of separation
3 years ago
Hi
I have been separated from my husband for nearly 15 years without any contact. Due to some dispute he walked out of our life when my son was only 3 years old. No financial or moral support was provided by him. Since I am working I could raise my child without his supoort on my own. Till five years of being separated he never contacted or visited me. However, after 5 years when my son was around 8 years old I got promotion and some how he came to know and he visited my home for getting back together. But I was not willing to accept him as I was sure that his getting back to us was only because of my status and position which I achieved during this 5 years of separation. After rejecting him he stopped contacting or getting back with me. However, now when my son has turned 18 he has started contacting us. I have no idea how he got my mobile number and starting send messages and gift on occasion like my sons 18th birthday, marriage anniversary and new year eve.
Kindly guide me how do I tackle with this situation as I dont want to get back with him. I want to file for divorce now as I dont want to get back with him.
Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 3 years ago
You can file either for a mutual consent divorce, or on the grounds of desertion by spouse. He is supposed to pay you maintenance to enable you to support yourself and your son.
Once divorce proceedings have been initiated, you can obtain a Court order preventing him from contacting you.
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You can file for divorce on the grounds of desertion. You are also entitled to claim maintenance from him for leaving you to look after you son alone.
A mutual consent divorce maybe easier if he has agreed to it.
After you file for divorce, you can obtain an injunction or protection order from the Court to prevent him from contacting you.
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