Avoid the in laws and take some break. You cannot change the in laws but reconciliation with husband not impossible. Make a try, as at this stage legal interference is of no avail but deteriorate the situation.
I am a married woman, living in Mumbai in a joint family. I am a working woman and doing my duties as per my strengths and time-bounds. I have 2 years old daughter too. My in-laws are very orthodox and they always raise fingers any activity done by me. They are not happy and satisfied with the household chores done by me. Especially, my sasu-ma! She taunts me every now and then, complaining to my husband, her attempts spoiled relation between me and husband. I am very depressed with the situation and ultimately affects office work. My parents also tried to make the situation better, but it didn't work. My husband also neglected me. I am feeling helpless at my in-law's house.
Avoid the in laws and take some break. You cannot change the in laws but reconciliation with husband not impossible. Make a try, as at this stage legal interference is of no avail but deteriorate the situation.
do you want to take divorce? or want to start afresh with your husband?
try to settle the matter amicably with your husband involving elders/relatives/friends etc of both sides,
However,
you can make a police complaint against your in-laws/husband for the cruelties caused to you in the shape of mental abuses/emotional abuse etc.
You can also claim maintenance,
file Domestic violence etc
but keeping in mind the 2 yr old kid I advise you to go for amicable settlement
Dear Madam,
- Do have strength to fight against such orthodox people and collect as many as evidence you can collect against them to prove you right
- You can move to family court with petition of seperate home from husband and perform his duty.
- Incase not required dont go for any serious action else you have always 498a of IPC with domestic violence to move against in laws
- All the best
Regards
Vivek Arya
So why do you want to carry on in such a marriage? You are entitled to seek matrimonial remedy of divorce on ground of mental cruelty.
You can also file a complaint with the magistrate having jurisdiction for domestic violent under DV Act and also a police complaint u/s 498A of IPC.
I'm based in Mumbai like you are. So it shouldn't be cumbersome to come to my office for exhaustive consultation and advice and carry this forward. So take appointment and come, as you need legal assistance urgently. [deleted]. ([deleted])
Hi, as per law you have several legal remedies ..You can file domestic violence complaint in court against your-in laws ..
If your husband is with you, I think it is advisable that you both go to a marriage therapist, so that he is counselled. It is important that your husband understands the precarious situation you have landed into.
If at all he fails to understand you, you have the option of preferring a complaint under the Domestic violence act.
See you can file a complaint against husband and in-laws if they are mentally harassing you, mahila police thana can be approached or alternatively you can try to talk you husband in case situation is such that you can't stay with him then you can seek divorce.
You can file divorce if you desire to. You can also file domestic violence case against her. You can file maintenance application under 125 crpc as well as domestic violence Act
Visit a marriage counsellor with your husband to resolve your differences
shift to separate rented flat with your husband
if situation does not improve file for divorce by mutual consent
The in laws relationship with daughter in laws has always been d same since ages. It's almost a common factor in every household in india.Being a woman too I can understand d mental trauma u gave been facing so far. But d best advice would b to tactfully deal with your in-laws and take your husband in confidence. Suggesting you a legal remedy would not b correct at this juncture as it may worsen ur situation and will turn your husband against you. As said by you, that you r educated & working that itself is a great power. Make your stand absolutely clear to both ur in-laws & your husband. Tell them that neither you r a servant nor a slave but d most respected daughter in law of d family. Deal with her taunts more logically & don't keep quiet and reply back for her wrong doings. Do not fear for d future. Things will be completely under your control If you take d charge If still d situations do not change then you can legally file a complaint against them under domestic violence. Remember marriage has a sanctity & and your offspring is d result. Fight back instead of being depressed. The laws r always there to help you.
1. The issues are no so serious and it can still be resolved by mutual discussion and faith.
2. Talk to your husband to find out the actual reason behind this ill treatment so you can try from your end to remove the uncertainty.
3. Ask your husband t stay with you for sometime separately or at least go for short trips outside where the frictions can well be sorted out peacefully.
4. Do not seek legal redress as of now . It may worsen the situation further.
It may be time for Marriage Counseling,Marriage counseling can help you rebuild your relationship. Or decide that you'll both be better off if you split up. Either way, marriage counseling can help you understand your relationship better and make well-thought-out decisions.
Dear Madam,
There are several enactments in favor of married women. You must show heat of the litigation to your husband and mother in law otherwise you cannot sustain in such unbearable atmosphere. You can file Domestic Violence case.
file Domestic Violence case seeking following reliefs:
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Hello,
What legal opinion do you seek?
If you are looking for divorce then you may file the same on the ground of mental cruelty under section 13 of the Hindu marriage act.
Regards
Dear Querist
if you want to take any legal action then it will be better for you but due to legal action, matrimonial life may spoil so if you are 100% sure about your action than only use the law otherwise tried to settled the matter amicably or take the help of any marriage counselor.
legally, you may file a criminal complaint against them before the magistrate under section 12 read with section 18,19 & 22 of The Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act-2005. and claim protection, right to residence, restraining order and compensation.
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Under the given situation you may ask your husband to set up a separate house where you can live with your own family.
He may not agree for your proposal citing several reasons including sentimental reasons, whereas you try to convince him stating that before any major mishap occurs in the joint family and the situation goes beyond control, it would be better that you start living with your own family away from them and can visit them on occasions.
If your husband do not entertain your request then you may decide to leave your matrimonial home and start living in a separate house along with your child, if need be you may take the support of your mother or father to take care of your child during your absence from home for work purpose.
Let your husband take any legal action on this decision of yours, it can be challenged properly on merits and documentary evidences when the situation arises.
1. You have to decide what you want. Since the conduct of your husband is tantamount to cruelty you are free to file a petition for dissolution of marriage on this ground.
2. If you wish to stay in the marriage then you may file a DV case to seek protection order against husband and in-laws to stop the acts of domestic violence.