As a widowed Christian mother of a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, I’m facing a difficult situation. My late husband never provided financial support, but the property he gave as dowry was registered in both our names. Now, he wants to sell it and keep the money for himself. I’m jobless and unwell, and I’m worried about securing my and my children’s future. What legal options do I have to ensure the property remains in my and my children’s names and that I receive adequate maintenance?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › As a widowed Christian mother of a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, I’m facing a difficult situation. My late husband never provided financial support, but the property he gave as dowry was registered in both our names. Now, he wants to sell it and keep the money for himself. I’m jobless and unwell, and I’m worried about securing my and my children’s future. What legal options do I have to ensure the property remains in my and my children’s names and that I receive adequate maintenance?
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

As a widowed Christian mother of a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, I’m facing a difficult situation. My late husband never provided financial support, but the property he gave as dowry was registered in both our names. Now, he wants to sell it and keep the money for himself. I’m jobless and unwell, and I’m worried about securing my and my children’s future. What legal options do I have to ensure the property remains in my and my children’s names and that I receive adequate maintenance?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Under Indian law, you can file a claim for maintenance for yourself and your children. The property registered in both your names can be considered joint property, and you have a right to prevent its sale without your consent. You should consult a lawyer to understand your specific legal options and seek appropriate legal remedies.

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