icon Parents not accepting wife

In 2020 i married my gf after a long term relationship.I tried convincing my parents but they didn't agree .So i married her without their approval.Now they are constantly harrassing me saying that th

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5 months ago


A. Dear Client,
Apart from the recommended legal remedies available to victims under the Domestic Violence Act, the victim can take the following steps to protect herself from the domestic violence of the inlaw's family post-marriage against their consent. A victim of domestic violence can inform the Chairperson, the Woman Commission of India or the State Commission for Women who on receipt of any complaint of domestic violence or atrocities against women takes suo moto action to protect the intere ...ReadMore

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icon Section 125 CrPC or Senior Citizen Maint & Support

I am 71+ Senior Citizen let alone in Chennai..by wife & Children (all living in USA & Earning $350k annually) for the past 12+ yrs. Can I claim maintenance from them?

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A. Dear Client,

In India, maintenance is governed by various laws, including the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. These laws generally require individuals to provide financial support to their dependents, which can include aged or infirm parents. If you are in need of financial support and can demonstrate that you are unable to maintain yourself adequately, you may have a stronger case for claiming maintenance. Section 20(1) of the Hindu Adoption ...ReadMore

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icon Transfer of all the cases from one place court to another place court

Sir I filed cases on my husband 2 years back like DVC, 498 and now maintenance and meanwhile divorce case is also going on which I am not interested in taking the divorce. Now my husband is time pass

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Opposing Transfer of Cases: In family law matters, it is possible to oppose the transfer of cases from one jurisdiction to another. You should consult with your attorney to build a strong argument against the transfer based on the best interests of you and your child. Your attorney can present evidence and arguments to demonstrate why the cases should remain in their current jurisdiction.

Child's Best Interests: Emphasize to the court that relocating the cases to a different jurisdiction ...ReadMore

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icon Legal Heir certificate

I am NRI. Can I make self affidavit declaring my family and children realtion table on a paper and get attested by embassy. will this be considered equivalent to legal heir certificate. It will conta

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5 months ago


A. Der Client,
NRIs, along with other legal heirs, are entitled to initiate the application process for this legal heirship certificate in India once they have duly obtained the death certificate of the deceased from the relevant municipal or panchayat office. You can apply for a legal heir certificate online by filling out the application form on the e-portal of the concerned district of the relevant jurisdiction attaching all the required documents and remitting the required fees online at the ti ...ReadMore

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icon Court Order for psychiatric assessment of mental health

I am a homemaker in Chennai. My husband has been showing signs of mental health problems and is showing violent behaviour. He refuses to go for psychiatric assessment and treatment. My in-laws are ref

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A. Dear Client,

In India, you may need to approach the Magistrate's Court to seek an order for a psychiatric assessment. Document instances of your husband's violent behavior and any other relevant evidence that suggests he may have a mental health issue. This evidence may be crucial in court. Your lawyer will help you file a petition requesting a psychiatric assessment and treatment for your husband. You will need to explain the reasons for your request and provide supporting evidence. The court ...ReadMore

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icon Inherited property release deed

My grandfather’s property inherited by his sons of which one son is my father. My father is dead and the other sons alive. My father has 3 daughters (of which I am one) and 1 son. I am ready to give

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5 months ago


A. Dear Client,
In the absence of a registered Deed of Partition executed by all the legal heirs or coparceners in compliance with an order passed in a partition suit by a competent Court in respect of an inherited/ancestral property, a deed of release or deed of relinquishment is not viable and enforceable against an undivided/unpartitioned property so far the title of individual share of the legal heirs are concerned. An ancestral property once partitioned following the Court's order ceased as se ...ReadMore

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icon My Husband Files Section 9

I filed a case of 498a on my husband, and after 2 months he filed a section 9 case on me in which I appeared but he just threw full of allegations. Now my question is what happens if I don't appear in

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5 months ago


A. Dear Client,
If your husband has filed a Section 9 case against you, it means he is seeking to restore conjugal relations. It's essential to appear in court and present your side of the case. If you are unable to attend a court hearing, you can request an adjournment through your attorney, providing valid reasons for your absence. The court may grant an adjournment in some cases. If you cannot afford legal representation, you may explore the possibility of seeking legal aid or pro bono assistanc ...ReadMore

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icon sexual abuse

If a man is continuously abusing a lady who is much older than him and saying that he will do her rape then and lady complaint about the matter but police leave the victim after 24 hours because he wa

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5 months ago


A. Dear Client,

If the lady hasn't already, she should file a formal complaint with the police regarding the abusive behavior. She can insist that her complaint is taken seriously and that the police properly investigate the matter. If the police do not adequately respond to her complaint, the lady may need to consider pursuing legal action through the courts. It's crucial to document any evidence of abuse, such as text messages, voicemails, or photographs, as well as any eyewitness accounts. Th ...ReadMore

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icon How to Appeal against order passed by the sub divisonal officer

My father misusing the law of Senior Citizen. He is retired govt. servent and want to give share of his house to my sister. for that they are going to sale our house. by using senir citizen law they c

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5 months ago


A. Dear Sir,
You may immediately get stay order from High court on such order passed by sub-divisional officer.

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icon change of the wife name

i had given a petition to vo and to ri and to thasildhar regarding this but thasildhar says go to court we will the the documents through post to your house but until i have not received any document

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5 months ago


A. Dear client,
Your query requires more information to respond. The purpose behind the change of one's name in statutory records or other documents required for proof of identity of person and identity of address requires variety of documents and involves different procedures.

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