Reading: I’ve been facing mental harassment from my husband and in-laws since the beginning of my marriage last year. They’ve isolated me, taken away my phone, and prevented me from contacting my family for almost a year. I was constantly humiliated and pressured to leave. I finally left two months ago and filed a complaint with the Mahila Ayog. While they haven’t agreed to a separate living arrangement, they’ve continued to harass me and my family. Now, I want to file for divorce, but I’m unsure about the next steps. What should I do and how much compensation can I seek, considering their higher standard of living? I have text messages, WhatsApp conversations, and phone recordings as evidence.

I’ve been facing mental harassment from my husband and in-laws since the beginning of my marriage last year. They’ve isolated me, taken away my phone, and prevented me from contacting my family for almost a year. I was constantly humiliated and pressured to leave. I finally left two months ago and filed a complaint with the Mahila Ayog. While they haven’t agreed to a separate living arrangement, they’ve continued to harass me and my family. Now, I want to file for divorce, but I’m unsure about the next steps. What should I do and how much compensation can I seek, considering their higher standard of living? I have text messages, WhatsApp conversations, and phone recordings as evidence.

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1 year ago

Law Forum › Category: Divorce › I’ve been facing mental harassment from my husband and in-laws since the beginning of my marriage last year. They’ve isolated me, taken away my phone, and prevented me from contacting my family for almost a year. I was constantly humiliated and pressured to leave. I finally left two months ago and filed a complaint with the Mahila Ayog. While they haven’t agreed to a separate living arrangement, they’ve continued to harass me and my family. Now, I want to file for divorce, but I’m unsure about the next steps. What should I do and how much compensation can I seek, considering their higher standard of living? I have text messages, WhatsApp conversations, and phone recordings as evidence.

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

I’ve been facing mental harassment from my husband and in-laws since the beginning of my marriage last year. They’ve isolated me, taken away my phone, and prevented me from contacting my family for almost a year. I was constantly humiliated and pressured to leave. I finally left two months ago and filed a complaint with the Mahila Ayog. While they haven’t agreed to a separate living arrangement, they’ve continued to harass me and my family. Now, I want to file for divorce, but I’m unsure about the next steps. What should I do and how much compensation can I seek, considering their higher standard of living? I have text messages, WhatsApp conversations, and phone recordings as evidence.

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

You can file for divorce under the grounds of cruelty and mental harassment. Since your husband and in-laws have been harassing you and your family even after you left, it strengthens your case. You can seek compensation for the loss of your standard of living, emotional distress, and financial expenses incurred during the harassment. However, the specific amount of compensation will be determined by the court based on the evidence and circumstances. Your text messages, WhatsApp conversations, and phone recordings can be strong evidence to support your case.