My husband abandoned me and our daughter, leaving us with my parents. It’s been a month since we last saw him. What are my options for getting a divorce? Can I get financial support for myself and our daughter?

Under Indian law, you can file for divorce on grounds of desertion, which is when your husband has abandoned you for a continuous period of one year without justification. You can also seek alimony for yourself and child support for your daughter, the amount of which would be determined by the court based on your husband’s income and other factors.