Settlement or Status quo??

[Aashininja656]

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Aashininja656
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March 21, 2025 at 9:11 am

Hi, I am separated from my husband. They filed for restitution, attempt murder, squash and child custody. I have filed for the DV case.
I have paid rent, bills, food, baby bills, my personal bills etc., from my own salary. I have submitted all the required proofs like bank statements, proof of violence, recordings of all the abuse he did to me and my baby.
He has already started seeing marriage proposals. He is refusing to pay child support. We got a offer for settlement from him. I think my lawyer is pushing for the settlement. I’m afraid there is foul play.
I’m not understanding whether to go for settlement or not. On one side, I may be free of this person but he might destroy another girl’s life and roam scot-free without any repercussions for what he did. On the other hand I am afraid even if I go to the courts, me and my baby may not get justice. Based on the recent trends, I’m afraid I will not get justice even after long years.
I’m just in a lot of confusion

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[Brightsanjay9083]

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Brightsanjay9083
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March 21, 2025 at 11:28 am

It is your legal right to accept or reject the settlement. The court cannot force you to settle. If you believe the terms are unfair or that your lawyer is not acting in your best interest, you have every right to get a second legal opinion before signing anything.

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[Cleversajal8453]

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Cleversajal8453
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March 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Family cases are complex and draining, before proceeding with anything would recommend you center yourself and get in a better position.
Avoid taking any decisions until you are able to think clearly.

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[Sheelaking779]

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Sheelaking779
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March 21, 2025 at 2:04 pm

What recent trends? Always better to accept settlement if the amount is good enough so you can focus on your baby and career. Karma will get back at him.

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[Aashininja656]

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Aashininja656
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March 21, 2025 at 2:23 pm

It feels the victims get punished by the judiciary more, in general.
If I take my case, where I have given all the proofs needed for interim maintenance and DV case, I am travelling 15 hours each way every two weeks to my ex’s place for visitation. I have informed the same in the court, but it’s like I’m expecting solutions from a wall. They got a stay on proceedings as well and I am really dumbfounded.

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