My family forced me into marriage in 2012. I tried to stop it, but they pressured me and made me scared. I felt so helpless that I just went through with the wedding. Last year, I left everything and ran away, but fear brought me back. I begged everyone to help me get out of this marriage, but the police threatened me to stay. My wife has their support, and I don’t have any proof of the forced marriage. She won’t agree to a divorce, and she’s still living with me. What can I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My family forced me into marriage in 2012. I tried to stop it, but they pressured me and made me scared. I felt so helpless that I just went through with the wedding. Last year, I left everything and ran away, but fear brought me back. I begged everyone to help me get out of this marriage, but the police threatened me to stay. My wife has their support, and I don’t have any proof of the forced marriage. She won’t agree to a divorce, and she’s still living with me. What can I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My family forced me into marriage in 2012. I tried to stop it, but they pressured me and made me scared. I felt so helpless that I just went through with the wedding. Last year, I left everything and ran away, but fear brought me back. I begged everyone to help me get out of this marriage, but the police threatened me to stay. My wife has their support, and I don’t have any proof of the forced marriage. She won’t agree to a divorce, and she’s still living with me. What can I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Indian law, your forced marriage is voidable. You can file for divorce on the grounds of coercion and pressure. Seek legal assistance from a lawyer specializing in family law to initiate divorce proceedings and explore legal options for escaping the marriage.

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