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2 years ago

I am a 15 years old boy, I am living with my mother. My mother and father got divorced. I want to live with my father since my father is not providing maintenance money to my mother and my college fees. I want to live with my father. Is there any legal way? We are Christian

Ankur Goel @ Complete Law Shield

Responded 2 years ago

A.you can live if that he wants to pay maintenance money and college fees.
but if you want legal way then he is bound to pay maintenance money to your mother and your college fees along with past dues if wants to avoid jail.
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Kishan Dutt Kalaskar

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A.Dear Sir,
Yes, you can opt for it.
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ARSHAD ALI ZAIDI ADVOCATE

Responded 2 years ago

A.Yes, You can live with your father.
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Pardeep Kumar Dhiman Dhiman

Responded 2 years ago

A.हाँ आप अपने पिता के साथ रह सकते हो।
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Anik

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A.Hi,
Your can make your father pay for your maintenance by approaching the court with the application for maintenance. He is obligated to pay for your upbringing.
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Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal

Responded 2 years ago

A.Hi,
Your father is obligated to provide maintenance for you and your mother. If he is not paying you can approach the court to get the dues paid by him. You can also approach the court for making your father your guardian.
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