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MHi everyone,
I need urgent legal advice regarding a complicated situation I’m facing. Currently, I am going through a divorce in the US, where my wife is already receiving special support and maintenance, along with her legal fees covered. However, she recently went back to India and filed a false case under the Domestic Violence Act (DV) and for additional maintenance.
The biggest concern I have right now is that when I checked my case details on the Indian e-Court system, I found that some random person is listed as my lawyer. I never appointed or signed a vakalatnama (power of attorney) for anyone, yet this person appears to be representing me. I suspect that my wife’s family may have orchestrated this, but I need clarity on how this could have happened.
Adding to this, our marriage lasted only 10 days, and it is clear that her real intention was to get into the US. Now that she has benefited from the system—receiving maintenance, legal support, and her education covered—she returned to the US to pursue her master’s after filing these false cases in India. It seems like a deliberate attempt to misuse the legal system for financial and immigration benefits.
I have now hired a new lawyer in India, but he mentioned that he cannot proceed until we determine who this unknown lawyer is and how they were assigned to my case.
My Questions:
1. How is it possible for a lawyer to appear on my case without my consent?
2. What steps should I take to verify and challenge this unauthorized representation?
3. Can I file a complaint against this unknown lawyer for falsely representing me? If so, what’s the process?
4. Since my wife is already receiving maintenance and legal support in the US, can I use this as a defense against her additional claims in India?
5. What legal actions can I take to protect myself from this fraudulent activity and false cases?I would really appreciate any legal insights or guidance from people who have been in a similar situation or legal experts who can help. This is causing me a lot of stress, and I want to make sure I take the right legal steps to defend myself.
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CIt isn’t possible for any lawyer to represent you in a case without your authorisation, moreso in a DV case where physical presence of parties is generally required.
Your new lawyer may not be able to appear for you, but he can seek copies of the case papers to get details of the lawyer claiming to represent you, letting you make a formal complaint against the same.
Any amounts already paid to the wife can be deducted from accounts claimed by her.
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MThank you for your response.
Right now, we have an ongoing case in the U.S., but I’m not too worried about that. However, I need to obtain certain documents from the Indian court for the U.S. case. Here’s where things get strange—when I checked the e-Court application, I noticed something unusual.
In my wife’s maintenance case, there is no lawyer listed for her, but in my case, some random lawyer has been added as my representative. I have never authorized anyone, nor signed a vakalatnama, so I have no idea how this happened.
Do you think I should file a complaint regarding the unknown lawyer representing me? If so, what’s the right approach? Any guidance on how to handle this would be really helpful.
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MThank you for your response.
Right now, we have an ongoing case in the U.S., but I’m not too worried about that. However, I need to obtain certain documents from the Indian court for the U.S. case. Here’s where things get strange—when I checked the e-Court application, I noticed something unusual.
In my wife’s maintenance case, there is no lawyer listed for her, but in my case, some random lawyer has been added as my representative. I have never authorized anyone, nor signed a vakalatnama, so I have no idea how this happened.
Do you think I should file a complaint regarding the unknown lawyer representing me? If so, what’s the right approach? Any guidance on how to handle this would be really helpful.Looking forward to your advice.
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SHave you ever heard of forgery, it is rampant in India. This lawyer of record might have been orchestrated by your gracious in-laws. We are stuck in a land litigation started by our grandfather and the opposite party did a similar trick on us. Our lawyer somehow moved things in High Court to remove those phantom lawyers
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MThank you for the response.
How can I find out how this happened? I never sent any documents to anyone, so I have no idea how someone was added as my lawyer without my consent. Can someone please help me understand this process?
She only married me to get into the U.S., and she was already involved with her boyfriend before our marriage. Now, they are staying together while she has completely used me for her benefit. She took all my gold and money, both in India and the U.S., and disappeared.
To make things worse, she is not attending court hearings in the U.S., constantly changing her address, and we have been unable to track her. On top of that, all this stress is affecting my parents’ health, and I feel completely lost in this situation.
I don’t know what to do anymore. If anyone has any advice or knows how to handle this, please help me.
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SFirst relax buddy, you are based in the states so your situation is better in these shitty cases. Your lawyer must be resourceful enough to investigate through his contacts in the court and you are paying him not just to argue but also take care of these things. He should find out and do the needful. You cannot do his work sitting in the US.
Coming to the process in US be rest assured she cannot abuse the process like in India. Hire a private detective or bail bonds guy in the US to track her. Those things are very easy in the US and once you have details you can serve the notices. If she stops altogether attending court in US you can also get the ex-parte divorce.
Coming to your parents health there is nothing we can do, these situations harm our older generation peeps even more because they viewed marriage as a sacred institution.
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AU have to build pressure. See if u can file a case of fake marriage for VISA Fraud against her and her boyfriend in the US. Also see if u can file a case of theft against. File a restraining order. Also do not discuss things with your parent tell them everything is fine. Follow a step by step approach. Your only goal is to fix the lawyer situation and get bail. That’s it for now and file civil suit for damages in US for visa fraud for recovery of damages and marriage annulment. This will flip the script.
It’s easier said than done. But this is the route u will have to take eventually.
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MThank you for your response. Unfortunately, I am unable to track the establishment part. I tried filing a subpoena, but she keeps moving from state to state, making it impossible to track her down.
Hiring a private detective is also not an option, as it’s too expensive—I have already spent thousands of dollars on legal fees and partial maintenance payments. Financially, I am struggling, and my resources are running out.
I also tried to file a civil suit, but I couldn’t proceed due to a lack of information. I’ve consulted a few lawyers, but none have given me clear guidance, leaving me completely stuck. Right now, I am still in the U.S., and this situation remains unresolved.
Harassment in India:
To make things worse, in India, my family is being harassed by her family members. Even though we filed a police complaint, they have local political influence, which they are using to manipulate the system.
• The police, including the SI, are using abusive language against my sister.
• They are calling at 8:30 PM, harassing my parents and family members.
• Despite my efforts, I sent 25 registered posts to the SP, Collector, and Human Rights Commission, but no help so far.
• I also sent emails and additional registered posts, but still no response.
• My sister met with the SP three times, yet nothing has changed.I honestly don’t know how to handle this situation anymore. I feel completely trapped and helpless. If anyone has any legal advice or guidance, please help.
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EI would suggest this option: write a detailed letter to USCIS detailing her visa fraud. Include as much details about her as possible. Do not mention anything about Indian court cases. Just stick to facts of why she got married, how she manipulated the visa system and what she got as outcome.
Send any US proofs you have.
Am sure, in this current climate, she will be swiftly deported.
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MThank you for the response.
How can I find out how this happened? I never sent any documents to anyone, so I have no idea how someone was added as my lawyer without my consent. Can someone please help me understand this process?
She only married me to get into the U.S., and she was already involved with her boyfriend before our marriage. Now, they are staying together while she has completely used me for her benefit. She took all my gold and money, both in India and the U.S., and disappeared.
To make things worse, she is not attending court hearings in the U.S., constantly changing her address, and we have been unable to track her. On top of that, all this stress is affecting my parents’ health, and I feel completely lost in this situation.
I don’t know what to do anymore. If anyone has any advice or knows how to handle this, please help me.
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PYou should sign Vakalatanama for new lawyer and file the application in writing that you don’t need old lawyer to argue your case…
Secondly your lawyer can file your income affidavit in court in DV case that you are already paying legal fees along with maintenance to wife as per US court order. File the bank statements along with US court order along with it.
Highlight what all facts your wife is hiding from indian court that are already part of US court proceedings and decided upon.
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UIf your wife files for DV and other stuff in USA, She LOSES her right to get those in Indian court since she accepted US court’s judgement. Here’s where things work for you- USA is gender neutral. And NEED proof of DV instead of taking a woman’s statement and making you pay. Your divorce will also be cheaper if your marriage is short. Make sure you get your divorce here.
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ALawyer here.
1. You have the case details, you know the court, you know the next date of hearing, get a lawyer or mention it through vc on that day.
2. Complain to bar association against false Lawyer.
3. Bring this situation on record by filing objection to the petition.
4. File an fir/ counter fir against your wife.
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MThank you for your response. Sure, I will follow the steps.
Is there any way I can find the lawyer’s name? I tried searching on Google, but I couldn’t find any information. Also, if I file a complaint with the Bar Association, will that have any impact on my case? Or would any lawyer be able to handle this issue for me?
Additionally, my wife is currently in the U.S., attending school here. When I spoke with a lawyer, they pointed out that even though we were together for only 15 days and had no physical relationship, the case still includes sections typically applied to people with children. However, I don’t have any kids, yet they blindly filed these charges against me without proper verification.
I feel like this has been done without any due diligence. What can I do in this situation?
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ILawyer this side -it clearly looks like a case of forgery by your wife to seek a favourable outcome in the case.
Steps you need to take –
Check for the email of the lawyer and write an email revoking any authority and informing him that you have not appointed him and you also revoke any authority he presumes and that if he doesnt seizes to appear you will file a complaint with the Bar Council of India.. -
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CSorry to hear that ,
The case cannot be filled without the direct support of police and lawyers.The main modus operandi is you been in states earning in Dollers and NRI.
NRI and dollars attract most lawyers and police due to financial gains.
Beware that your current Lawyer should not partner with the fake lawyers present in the Domestic violence case otherwise they both will end up sucking you in fees and anticipatory bails.
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MThank you for your response. Yeah, you’re absolutely right. If I try to contact a lawyer in India, the first thing they do is judge the situation, and their consultation fees are extremely high—₹10,000 minimum, sometimes even ₹1,000 just for basic advice. It feels like everyone is just trying to extract money, and unfortunately, I feel completely trapped in this system.
People need to understand that just because someone works abroad, it doesn’t mean they earn a fortune. Not everyone makes money like the rich elite. The reality is harsh, and only a few honest people are genuinely willing to help—but they are very rare.
I really appreciate your response, but honestly, after getting caught up in this system, I feel like I’ve lost faith in everything. Life has become extremely challenging, and I don’t know how to handle it anymore.
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CI am also going through a rough divorce in india.
3 consequent cases are going on with three different lawyers and every body tries to rip the last penny available in the wallet.
You have been abroad and NRI as well so you end up paying 10X more that’s the additional cost you’ll be paying while dealing with local police and lawyers.
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M1. The original vakalatnama of this ‘lawyer’ will be in court file, if it is not there, the lawyer just got his name added through court staff on the website. If it is in court file, seek certified copy of the document and take legal steps.
2. You would also want to seek advise from the attorney in US, if you can initiate a anti suit injunction in US to restrain proceeding will DV Case. As per Indian law DV case is of civil nature. If you have not submitted to jurisdiction of courts in India or it is not convenient for you to defend your self in courts in India.
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MThank you for your response. Yes, I was the first to file for divorce in the U.S., and my wife also hired a lawyer and agreed to the process. However, she dragged the case for several months—just long enough to switch her visa status from H4 to F1. Once she secured her new visa, she went to India and filed false complaints against me.
Meanwhile, she also took money from me, and now her family is harassing my family in India. We filed a police complaint, but the police in Andhra Pradesh refused to register it and didn’t even provide a complaint number. It’s truly unfortunate to be born in a place where justice is denied.
• They call my sister at 8:30 PM, demanding that she come to the police station, using vulgar language to harass her.
• Sometimes, they randomly summon her to the police station without any valid reason.
• They are using their local political power to extort more money from me.She has already taken a significant amount of gold and money from me. This entire marriage was arranged, but unfortunately, she had no career and had been sitting at home for 10 years without working. Now, she is lying to the U.S. court, falsely claiming that she earns $30,000–$50,000 per year in the Indian IT sector and has a farming business—which is completely untrue.
The reality is that she never worked in IT. She used me as a stepping stone to enter the U.S. and successfully secured her place. Now, she is studying in the U.S. while living with her boyfriend. Her sister and family are also in the U.S., and they were all part of this well-planned trap from the beginning.
At this point, I don’t know who to turn to. I am seriously considering going to mainstream media and exposing everything with proof—so people can see how these marriage traps are executed. I have endured unimaginable pain, and I pray that no one else has to go through this.
This experience has been mentally, emotionally, and financially draining. It requires immense strength to fight this battle every single day. But I won’t give up—I need to find a way to get justice.
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AThis is tricky and a risky move. Find out the lawyer details and file a complaint with the bar association against the lawyer. This is done by your wife’s lawyer.
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MCan you please explain why this is risky? If you don’t mind, I’d really appreciate it. I’m not very familiar with the Indian legal system, and neither is my family—we’ve never been involved in court cases before in our lives.
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NThere are a lot of things that happen in Indian courts. You may need your lawyer to investigate how exactly you had representation without your consent in India. If it so happens that this was orchestrated by your wife, get a court order on this and submit that to the district attorney here in the US.
This is going to completely work against your ex wife and you may even get a reprieve on your spousal support. India and US are part of The Hague convention. If you got a court judgment in the US for alimony and maintenance, you can’t claim the same in India. Get a proper lawyer and get this sorted out.
Are you a US citizen? If the marriage lasted only 10 days, you could prove immigration fraud as well and she would be in big trouble.
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HMany missing details here. It might be a mistake from court side too. Happened to me once. I reached out to court and asked them to correct it.
Regarding the visa fraud, you can reach out to USCIS and complain given that you have supporting information. Looks like you currently hold a H1B and visa status change from H4 to F1 needs an interview from last year. She must have gone through interview and provided necessary financial support. If that is the case, it’s unlikely called a visa fraud.
Unfortunately as someone mentioned in other comments, USA divorce decree is not valid in India and can be challenged in court if your marriage is legalised in India. You need an international family attorney.
Same applies to spousal support and legal fee. You cannot challenge them in India. These is not same for mutual divorce cases. Looks like yours is not mutual divorce.
One last and important question is has she filed any affidavit during your divorce with the sequence of events- this will negatively impact your visa status and Indian case if she plans to/or have already reported you to USCIS. Make sure to verify if she has any recordings that challenge your claims.
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