Child maintenance after re-marriage
Hello Sir - I got divorced in Aug 2013 and have a daughter who is currently 11 years old. I got remarried a couple of weeks back and my husband now wanted to adopt the girl child from my first marriage. However, my first husband/biological father refused to sign on the adoption deed. I have not asked/taken any compensation during the divorce proceedings. I am now getting suggestions from my friends/family that I should file a child maintenance case and recover some money from my first husband as they believe that he is refusing to sign since he has no responsbilities and is behaving as per his whims/fancies. I am spending about a lac rupees a year towards the child's school fees and other expenses. My daughter goes to their house every 2nd Saturday and comes back the next day. My 2nd husband is earning decently and can afford the child's education expenses easily.
Can you please let me know if its advisable to file a child maintenance case now. Am I going to get a decent amount as compensation or is it not worth taking the trouble. Also, are there any other options to get adoption since the natural father has not done anything for the child, but is refusing to sign the adoption deed.
Asked 8 years ago in Family Law
Religion: Hindu
Sorry, I did not make a couple of points clear. Maybe it is important with respect to my question.
1. The natural/biological father does not have a proper job.
2. I (the mother) am not working.
3. My 2nd husband is working and earning a decent amount.
Can you please let me know your response in light of this new info.
Asked 8 years ago
Can the biological father ask for more visitation rights to the child after agreeing to pay the maintenance. I am worried that once I demand child maintenance, he can ask the court to grant more access to the girl child. Right now, the child goes to their hours once in a month during the 2nd weekend.
Asked 8 years ago