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Dear Client,
Whether you can apply using only your mother’s income depends upon the specific rules of the college, scholarship authority, or state scheme. In many cases, authorities consider income of both parents unless there is legal separation, divorce, abandonment, or specific proof showing exclusive dependency on one parent.
An affidavit or estrangement declaration may help support your case, but by itself it may not always be sufficient if your father is still legally part of the househo

Dear Client,

Since your daughter is only 2 years old, the court will mainly consider the child’s welfare and comfort while deciding the interim custody/visitation application.

Generally, courts are reluctant to separate a child of such tender age from the mother for birthday celebrations and may instead permit the father to meet the child for a short duration, through supervised visitation, video call, or by attending the celebration at the mother’s residence or a neutral venue. If the ch

Dear Client,
You are an adult and legally free to live your own life, work, and make personal decisions including where you want to stay and whether or not to marry. Your parents cannot forcibly confine you, threaten you, or compel you to hand over your earnings.
Threats of violence, forced marriage, and continuous abuse are serious matters. You should preserve evidence such as messages, recordings, or witnesses and immediately contact the police or women’s helpline if you feel unsafe. You may

Dear Client,

You have legal rights as a wife and cannot be forced to leave your husband. His family cannot prevent you from living with him or deny you access, and their conduct may amount to cruelty and domestic violence. You can seek protection, residence rights, and maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act even if you are currently living separately.

In a Domestic Violence application, you can specifically reserve and claim your right to shared household accommodation, which ensures that

Dear Sir,

Issuing a public notice in newspapers stating that you are not responsible for your father’s debts is not legally mandatory, but it can be used as a precautionary step. Such notices are often published as a defensive measure to create a public record that you have disowned financial responsibility. However, keep in mind that this does not by itself change legal rights—it mainly helps in preventing misuse of your name or false claims by third parties.

On the issue of maintenance u

Dear Madam,

Regarding your mother’s concern: you can reassure her that police do not routinely come to homes just because a complaint letter is submitted. Their response is usually measured and depends on the seriousness and immediacy of the situation. If you want to avoid any sudden visit, you can also inform the station that you are seeking only recording of your complaint for safety, not immediate intervention—unless required.

At the same time, if the threats or violence continue, you s

Dear Client,

Property gifted by parents to a daughter becomes her absolute property under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, and her husband has no automatic right or claim over it during her lifetime, except that such assets may be considered by a court while deciding maintenance or alimony without transferring ownership.

Further, if she executes a valid will in favour of her sibling, it will be governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925, and although the husband may challenge it, such a chal

Dear Client,

If your brother or sister-in-law are threatening, harassing, or mistreating you in any clear way, that can be addressed legally or practically, but if this belief is coming from fear, stress, or unexplained feelings, it’s important not to jump to conclusions that may increase your anxiety.

Instead, try to stay grounded, talk to someone you trust, and consider speaking to a mental health professional so you can get clarity and peace of mind while handling any real-life issues ca

Dear Client,
Yes, the testamentary petition filed by your husband can be used in your family court proceedings. It may contain disclosures about assets, inheritance, and financial capacity which are directly relevant for determining maintenance. You can obtain certified copies from the High Court and file them in the Family Court along with an application to place additional documents on record.
For enforcement of maintenance, you can file execution proceedings for recovery of arrears and also s

Dear Client,

Your husband cannot legally force you to hand over your salary. Financial coercion, denial of food, childcare neglect, and physical assault amount to cruelty and domestic violence, which are valid grounds to oppose his Restitution of Conjugal Rights case and also to seek divorce. You are legally entitled to reside separately for safety, and the court will not compel you to return if there is evidence of abuse.

You should immediately place on record your allegations by filing a det