Troublesome Wife
4 years ago
1) Since they day we got married 14 years back, my wife has been troublesome. 1. Does not treat me well. 2. Does not treat my parents well. 3. Chats with unknown men, 4. Does not pay as much attention to our child as she should. 5. Can be sometime abusive (non-violent way). If I'd like a divorce, I am sure the courts will give verdict on her behalf.
2) I have a bit of history with alcohol, though in a non-violent way. I used to just drink and retire to my room to read.
3) My wife has all the copies of medical records pertaining to my hospital visits (psychiatrist).
What are my options if I would like to proceed with a divorce? Will I stand to loose custody of our child, and loose some property as well?
Suneel Moudgil
Responded 4 years ago
1. if you want to remain in the matrimonial relationship, then,
try to settle the matter amicably with your wife involving elders/relatives/friends etc and start afresh,
and,
2. if you want to terminate the matrimonial knot, then,
try to settle the matter amicably with your wife involving elders/relatives/friends etc and go for Mutual Consent Divorce which will be decided in 6-18 months, and you both will be free to live life with your wish,
don't forget to draft an MOU before approaching Mutual Divorce, which is the most essential and important part of a Divorce case,
some basic points to keep in mind and put in writing through an MOU before filing the petition for mutual consent divorce are custody of kids, distribution of assets (movable/immovable), quash/withdraw of pending litigation if any, Maintenance (present/future), Alimony, mode and time of making the payment, streedhan, future litigation, etc.
if failed, you have an option to file a contested divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty, but it will take many years,
also once you file contested divorce she will surely file/claim
498a complaint
Domestic Violence case
maintenance,
so be ready for them too,