Reading: I got married in Delhi in February 2013 and have a four-month-old baby. My husband drinks and smokes, and doesn’t want to take responsibility for our family. My in-laws tell me not to worry, they’ll take care of everything. But they also don’t want me to work. I’ve come back to my parents’ home. My father-in-law recently called and asked me to file for divorce. I’m confused about my rights and worried about my baby’s custody. What should I do?

I got married in Delhi in February 2013 and have a four-month-old baby. My husband drinks and smokes, and doesn’t want to take responsibility for our family. My in-laws tell me not to worry, they’ll take care of everything. But they also don’t want me to work. I’ve come back to my parents’ home. My father-in-law recently called and asked me to file for divorce. I’m confused about my rights and worried about my baby’s custody. What should I do?

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5 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Divorce › I got married in Delhi in February 2013 and have a four-month-old baby. My husband drinks and smokes, and doesn’t want to take responsibility for our family. My in-laws tell me not to worry, they’ll take care of everything. But they also don’t want me to work. I’ve come back to my parents’ home. My father-in-law recently called and asked me to file for divorce. I’m confused about my rights and worried about my baby’s custody. What should I do?

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I got married in Delhi in February 2013 and have a four-month-old baby. My husband drinks and smokes, and doesn’t want to take responsibility for our family. My in-laws tell me not to worry, they’ll take care of everything. But they also don’t want me to work. I’ve come back to my parents’ home. My father-in-law recently called and asked me to file for divorce. I’m confused about my rights and worried about my baby’s custody. What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 5 months ago

You have the right to file for divorce under the grounds of cruelty and desertion, based on your husband’s behavior and your in-laws’ influence. Seek legal advice from a family lawyer to understand your rights and options regarding divorce, child custody, and maintenance for yourself and your baby.