Community › Forums › Legal Advice India › [42F] I’m a housewife. I don’t have any kind of income and my parents aren’t economically stable either. My son is 23 and doesn’t earn. My husband is involved with many affairs. He already married someone few years ago and left her, she tried to find him and contacted me. Read body.
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UUser_6e1e5c47
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February 5, 2025 at 8:46 amI think he has already married someone else. He leaves in the morning around 10 and comes home around 10 PM. I know very well that he doesn’t stay in the office. I have confronted him on many occasions and he’s beaten me over and over again. He threatened to kill me with a boti (fish knife) and said that he’ll kill me many times. Few days ago, he threatened me to kill by strangling me and beatn me with a rope. I’m finally done with him. I want to leave him but I don’t have any money and every savings I have is in his account. He’s a government employee and earns around โน50k per month. I’m married to him for like 23+ years. My son also doesn’t want to live with him, but he’s a student and doesn’t earn. We live in a rental house. Can I get a divorce and alimony? I’m not very educated and at this age, I don’t know what can I do to earn. My son is saying he’ll quit studying and get whatever job he can but I want to let him complete his studies and don’t ruin his life for me. It’s impossible to live with my husband. What can I do? -
UUser_a98ff65c
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February 5, 2025 at 9:06 amAre you the son writing on behalf of your mom?-
UUser_6e1e5c47
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February 5, 2025 at 9:12 amActually, this is my son’s account. I don’t use reddit. He was saying that he’ll post it and I asked to do it myself. I hope it’s alright.-
UUser_a98ff65c
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February 5, 2025 at 9:15 amIt’s alright. Just mention it. Because of history of this account people are thinking this is a fake post. You won’t get genuine suggestions.-
UUser_6e1e5c47
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February 5, 2025 at 9:34 amOhh
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UUser_6e1e5c47
OP
February 5, 2025 at 9:16 amThis is my son’s account. I don’t use reddit. He said he’ll make a post and I asked him if I could do it myself. If that’s wrong, I’ll delete this post. Everyone is so focused on that part that they totally ignored my question.-
HHappyninja8838
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February 5, 2025 at 9:28 amNo they didn’t. Check my comment and others’ comment too. People are just cautious.-
UUser_6e1e5c47
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February 5, 2025 at 9:30 amOk
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RRapidninja937
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February 5, 2025 at 10:32 amHowโs he still getting salary with no work?It doesnโt help you to get him fired or arrested via legal means.
Stop confronting him. Get your 23 yrs old son into work/ career so you both are financially independent.
Maybe you can think of certain work if have any skills or can learn.
Once financially free you can leave.
Then figure out if you wish to get alimoney or get him into jail for violence etc.
But itโs best to get away and not look back.
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UUser_7cfcfea7
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February 5, 2025 at 12:02 pmPlease add this part as an edit to your original post, so that other people can skip the confusion and focus on helping
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UUser_3a94598e
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February 5, 2025 at 9:19 amYes, you can definitely get the divorce and alimony. Iโm a lawyer-
UUser_6e1e5c47
OP
February 5, 2025 at 9:32 amCan I message you?
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UUser_cc27ff3f
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February 5, 2025 at 9:20 amYour writing skills are top-notch. Being a housewife for 23 years and still having good writing skills is something to be worth appreciating.Come up with better BS next time.
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UUser_6e1e5c47
OP
February 5, 2025 at 9:31 amI have said that my son is helping me write. I’m not good at writing.-
UUser_cc27ff3f
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February 5, 2025 at 9:37 amHonest opinion, you are in a difficult situation. You can’t do much.Tell your son to start earning and to look after you.-
UUser_6e1e5c47
OP
February 5, 2025 at 9:41 amOk. Can I get any money from my husband? A bare minimum would do. My son is thinking of giving tuition to kids.-
UUser_cc27ff3f
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February 5, 2025 at 9:56 amI don’t want to give false hopes. Since your husband is a government official ,he might have influence to a certain extent. Law is fked in india. Influential people will be favored the most.Obviously, let’s not think this and if you still want to try. Ask your brother or son to look for a trusted lawyer. Most lawyers can be bought nowadays. He will guide you. The process will obviously take some money, and you shd be able to handle it.
Please remember that depending on your lawyer, can we see if it can become successful . It all depends on the lawyer.
I wish you all the best and sorry for my earlier remarks.
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FFiercealok3524
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February 5, 2025 at 10:44 amThese days home delivery of home cooked meals is very popular in cities. You can print a few pamphlets and distribute it locally. Once the orders start coming in, take the help of your son to deliver food to the customers or you can do that yourself too.Anyone can make a living these days with so many options available. Heck you can even work part time as a Swiggy/Zomato delivery person for extra money. There is no reason to think you can’t do anything. You need to put in the effort my dear. Money doesn’t fall from the sky.
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HHappybear2986
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February 5, 2025 at 9:54 amWithout first some financial assistance. Can’t be done anything. It takes months and years to get anything in court.Either start doing any job or wait for your son to be earning and then move out.
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UUser_a472cd3e
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February 5, 2025 at 10:02 amSo it’s the boy writing on his mum’s behalf pretending to be her.-
UUser_c52dea08
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February 5, 2025 at 11:09 amEven if this is the case, there’s nothing wrong..the kid is literally trying to help himself and his mom get out of a messy situation. I do hope they find answers here.-
UUser_a472cd3e
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February 5, 2025 at 11:41 amNo there is nothing wrong… that’s just information. So no policing required! Thanks!-
UUser_c52dea08
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February 5, 2025 at 11:43 amAbsolutely. Not policing though, just adding on to your comment.
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LLavanyapanda662
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February 5, 2025 at 10:03 amLawyer here. Where are you from? -
PProstar3051
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February 5, 2025 at 10:03 amWait for your son to complete his studies and get a decent job. Meanwhile you can also find some ways to earn. For example, you can be a home tutor to kids. Or you can learn stitching and stitch blouse of women in your locality. I have seen women building fortunes out of this job. Till the time you find a stable income for yourself and your kid, you have to live with your husband. -
UUser_37d3f9ff
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February 5, 2025 at 10:07 amBhai why do we start policing everyone that asks for an advice.like the sub’s here for advicing other people and not to judge them -
HHinaowl339
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February 5, 2025 at 10:19 amWell I couldโve suggested you to hire a Private investigator but since you said you are in a financial crunch so thereโs that. The lawyers will ask you to file a 498A straight up they canโt do much otherwise without it. First off you should get mahila aayog or some women empowering NGO involved. Women under a certain income bracket can also get help legally which is minimal to nil cost. There are counsellors etc provided too But you will have to get out of this situation. You and your son will be better off without the douchebag!
If he lashes out next time , record it and gather proof as much as you can please. It will immensely help you out during the trial. -
UUser_6cbfcab0
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February 5, 2025 at 10:58 amYou can drag your husband to streets.Irrespective of what you posted is true or not
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CCleverpanda4290
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February 5, 2025 at 11:25 amGuys this might be an actual post, with OPs mother not knowing how reddit works, so before you chew them off , give them a chance to explain themselves -
SSwarapanther562
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February 5, 2025 at 11:25 amOP you are not wrong. If your husband is beating you, then that in itself constitutes a serious crime. Gathering evidence is a start, but in many cases that is not possible. In that case you can put together a detailed account of the events and approach the police and the court yourself. You can also get yourself checked in a government run hospital and obtain a medical report. Include the medical report in your case. The costs should be nominal or even free to avail of the services in the govt hospital.In the longer run, you need to consider whether you can still live with the abusive husband. He has already threatened with death you several times . So you may be in immediate danger. Seek a protection order directly from the police and the court. As for the money part, that is a difficult issue. If you divorce, you are entitled to alimony.for maintenance. Please also consider seeking damages for the suffering your husband has subjected you.
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NNadiastar346
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February 5, 2025 at 2:20 pmThis. Also after his retirement, house will become real hell if not already.
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UUser_81ca22f5
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February 5, 2025 at 12:18 pmOP is Ben 10’s fan. -
UUser_23a574f8
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February 5, 2025 at 4:13 pmThis is why my fellow girlies, NEVER trust or depend on a man for finances. And if you’re a mother or a father, do not give your daughter any chance or choice whatsoever to become a housewife. -
PParagking331
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February 5, 2025 at 4:23 pmNot a lawyerNote: Donโt get stuck with lawyers on Reddit, lot of fraud stories off this page. Meet someone in person.
Gather all evidences for what youโre claiming. Simply filing a divorce case wonโt be super helpful. Itโll end up adding more tension to your household till case gets settled.
Reach a lawyer, with his help file a police case and ask them to add everything to the charge sheet that you can provide evidence for, if you donโt have proofs, theyโll still add it but then opposition will waste a lot of time trying to disprove it, better put everything with supporting evidence. Evidence could be text, call recordings, bank accounts. The part where your earnings go to his account will be a crucial one.
Reach out to NGOs so they can provide you a temporary stay. After the initial hearings, your temporary alimony would start. Thereโs no concept of child custody because heโs over 18. Also depending how it works out, no child support, may be post majority child support because your sons studying & may be till heโs unemployed but all that depends on how the court sees it.
Once the hearings are scheduled, youโll get an option to either settle the case or go to trial. Based on what youโve mentioned, settlement may be a better option – no alimony, just 1 time payment. Because if it goes to trials, youโll get a temporary alimony of 5-10k or something and eventually a proper alimony and asset split will be decided which could take years. His income is 6L, settlement may be around 20-25L. Settlement may be better imo.
If the settlement goes through, have a restraining order against the husband for your own safety.
All in all youโve to go to the court with a narrative, a problem (reason for divorce) and a solution (need x amount for son, sustaining life style till son is independent and can tc of mom). Court will listen to both sides and order whatโs fair.
All the best
I hope this is a genuine case but idc if it isnt. This can still be useful for people in similar situations.
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UUser_6e1e5c47
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February 5, 2025 at 5:15 pmThanks a lot for the detailed advice. And this post is genuine. I’ll post what happens, thanks.
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UUser_575b1cb8
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February 5, 2025 at 5:18 pmJust wanted to say that I am sorry and upset that you are in this position. I hope you get some good legal advice so you can leave safely and as soon as possible. -
UUser_1ae2400e
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February 5, 2025 at 5:38 pmJust file 498a and his life will be in trouble he won’t touch after that since he has govt job the salary will keep coming to you as part of alimony so no worries-
UUser_d1d9b579
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February 7, 2025 at 6:38 am498a ? But why?She should file a case for divorce and domestic violence
That’s it. She will get alimony or one time payment
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UUser_1ae2400e
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February 7, 2025 at 7:50 am498a is the section for domestic violence-
UUser_d1d9b579
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February 7, 2025 at 8:07 amOh ok my badI thought it was for dowry harrasment
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SSwiftknight2044
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February 5, 2025 at 6:28 pmRecord everything, use hidden cameras, cctv, etc. once recorded don’t discard the device on which it was recorded because they are needed to verify evidence by forensic department during court proceedings.Divorce him and file criminal cases separately for threatening to kill you and hitting you. If he is rich take money and invest them in mutual funds.
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AAlphaeagle2395
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February 5, 2025 at 9:39 pmYou get your own life sis -
UUser_8307321b
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February 5, 2025 at 11:14 pmMaybe bare with him for 1-2 years until your son graduates once your son starts earning rent an different house move there and file for an divorce. The circumstances are not in your favour right now. honestly the best thing to do is to turn an blind eye to your husband deeds don’t ask him anything let him do what he does until your son graduates making sure u don’t hurt his ego. Also don’t say things which will trigger him keep quiet this he what he wants thay is why he Beats you then just follow along for next few years. Hide all the sharp objects in our house. Apart from that if in future he tries to kill you then don’t go for self-defence just run outside the house as fast as u can stay out untill he calms down. While leaving with your son don’t forget to take your jewellery with u. also start saving the cash which he gives u for everyday use. use your Brain and trick him to use your saving to buy gold jewellery on some festival or occasion and keep it with you don’t make it obvious ๐คท. tell your son to study hard he can get u out of this mess. also go for walk outside in the evening talk with people make friends so that they can help u when u need them stay connected with all your close ones talk to them regularly this the the best escape plan from my perspective -
UUser_df68c1ff
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February 6, 2025 at 2:27 amAll I can say is since your son is 23 he will graduate in 1 or 2 years. Ask him to study hard get a job. After that you can move out with him. Then file a case ask for alimony and tell your husband to fuck off -
UUser_8377fe3a
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February 6, 2025 at 4:47 amSee how fragile most of these men are, they want to prove that women should not take alimony from abusers like opโs husband and most of them are trying to be an apologist.I am glad laws like alimony still exist cause if these men made the laws now they would make sure men can take and take from the women till she is no more.
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UUser_48ff658a
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February 6, 2025 at 8:56 amYou say that you’re not educated ,but you write English really well. Raises questions on how true this post is.But it also answers another question that you asked – what can you do to earn money. So write, become a content writer, they earn well. Use freelancer.com and so many other sites for getting work.
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UUser_6e1e5c47
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February 6, 2025 at 5:12 pmHow do I become a content writer? I don’t know how to do that.-
UUser_48ff658a
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February 6, 2025 at 6:47 pmAsk this question to Google or chatgpt, plenty of help available there.
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UUser_c87554c3
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February 6, 2025 at 9:05 amJust pass time till your son gets the job for you join or find some government schemes or programmes for women empowerment. God is giving you a window of 12 hrs to reach out these schemes, I’m sure you’ll find out good people from government department who’ll help you get out this rut. Government employee ko Government Scheme se tackle karro. -
UUser_aa22c1f6
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February 7, 2025 at 1:45 amYa then shitty indian men cry about alimony after treating women like animals ,ma’am get a divorce and let the bastard pay alimony,you shouldn’t have waited this long such men can never be reformed! -
UUser_7b621b11
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February 7, 2025 at 2:10 pmNAL. How long it will take him to complete his studies? Court proceedings will take time and if he turns against his father he may not pay tuition fee. If you family will support you and your son during court proceedings then no problem. If not let him finish his studies and get a job, you can also work for daily wage in some shops. -
UUser_37e06eb0
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February 8, 2025 at 2:45 pmPlease ladies keep your money with you in your account which has only your name on it. You don’t know when the tables will turn on you and you cannot do anything if your money is sitting in another account. -
PProrider4116
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February 8, 2025 at 6:07 pmIf you want divorce – file a contested divorce on the grounds of cruelty and adultery. In the same case you can ask for maintenance. For your son until he secures a job, he can also ask for financial support.If you have the proof that he has married someone else when the marriage with you is still existing, it amounts to bigamy. If he gets convicted in bigamy, it will costs his Government job.
Collect the evidence for his infidelity, physical violence and others, if any. Whenever he physically hurts you, go to the hospital and register a Medico Legal Case.
To understand further about contested divorce read here [https://divorcebylaw.com/best-contested-divorce-lawyers-in-bangalore/](https://divorcebylaw.com/best-contested-divorce-lawyers-in-bangalore/)
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**Disclaimer:** Without understanding all the facts of the case, the advice given here may not be the best. It is advised to consult an advocate to get better remedy for the issues at hand.
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UUser_d122f92c
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February 9, 2025 at 3:16 amFirst upskill your self live graphic designing and get confidence , you will be able to automatically proceed to next level of action
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