Reading: My friend, pressured by his family, married a year ago. He’s deeply in love with another woman and wants to marry her. His wife, initially claiming she wouldn’t object, now threatens him and his family with legal action if he goes through with the second marriage. Can my friend use this as grounds for divorce? How long might it take? What evidence is needed to prove mental cruelty? How much alimony would he need to pay if his income is less than Rs. 30,000 per month?

My friend, pressured by his family, married a year ago. He’s deeply in love with another woman and wants to marry her. His wife, initially claiming she wouldn’t object, now threatens him and his family with legal action if he goes through with the second marriage. Can my friend use this as grounds for divorce? How long might it take? What evidence is needed to prove mental cruelty? How much alimony would he need to pay if his income is less than Rs. 30,000 per month?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My friend, pressured by his family, married a year ago. He’s deeply in love with another woman and wants to marry her. His wife, initially claiming she wouldn’t object, now threatens him and his family with legal action if he goes through with the second marriage. Can my friend use this as grounds for divorce? How long might it take? What evidence is needed to prove mental cruelty? How much alimony would he need to pay if his income is less than Rs. 30,000 per month?

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My friend, pressured by his family, married a year ago. He’s deeply in love with another woman and wants to marry her. His wife, initially claiming she wouldn’t object, now threatens him and his family with legal action if he goes through with the second marriage. Can my friend use this as grounds for divorce? How long might it take? What evidence is needed to prove mental cruelty? How much alimony would he need to pay if his income is less than Rs. 30,000 per month?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Yes, your friend can file for divorce on grounds of mental cruelty caused by his wife’s threat and harassment. The divorce process can take a few months to several years depending on the complexity of the case. To prove mental cruelty, he’ll need evidence of threats, harassment, and the impact it has on his mental well-being. Since his income is low, alimony may be minimal or waived altogether, especially if the wife can financially support herself.