I got married in Delhi on November 21st, 2011, to a man who works at a respected institution. Since then, I’ve only spent a few days with him at his family’s home during festivals like Holi and Diwali. It’s been almost a decade, and I haven’t even lived with him for 40 days. He claims he can’t afford to support me in the city, even though he lives with his brother and enjoys a comfortable lifestyle. He’s even threatened to leave me if I keep bringing up living together. I feel deeply betrayed and depressed. What should I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › I got married in Delhi on November 21st, 2011, to a man who works at a respected institution. Since then, I’ve only spent a few days with him at his family’s home during festivals like Holi and Diwali. It’s been almost a decade, and I haven’t even lived with him for 40 days. He claims he can’t afford to support me in the city, even though he lives with his brother and enjoys a comfortable lifestyle. He’s even threatened to leave me if I keep bringing up living together. I feel deeply betrayed and depressed. What should I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

I got married in Delhi on November 21st, 2011, to a man who works at a respected institution. Since then, I’ve only spent a few days with him at his family’s home during festivals like Holi and Diwali. It’s been almost a decade, and I haven’t even lived with him for 40 days. He claims he can’t afford to support me in the city, even though he lives with his brother and enjoys a comfortable lifestyle. He’s even threatened to leave me if I keep bringing up living together. I feel deeply betrayed and depressed. What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

You have grounds to seek legal recourse. Indian law recognizes “cruelty” as grounds for divorce and your husband’s refusal to live with you despite his means, combined with threats, can be considered cruelty. Consult a lawyer to explore options like filing for divorce or maintenance under the law.

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