Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago
My husband and I are both Indian Catholics. He’s filed a case against me based on false accusations. The truth is, he’s having an affair with a Danish woman in Dubai and wants a divorce to marry her. The Dubai case is nearing its final verdict, and I’m deeply unhappy with the outcome. They’ve already granted him a divorce. My final judgment date is January 29th. He’s supposed to pay maintenance in Dubai, but I fear he’ll negotiate heavily and end up paying nothing for me or my 13-year-old daughter.
My questions are:
1. Can I file a case in Mumbai at this stage?
2. How will this affect our joint property in Mumbai and Goa? My father paid for 80% of the Mumbai property, and I’m still paying off the Goa loan.
3. How can I ensure he pays the lump sum the Dubai court decides, instead of yearly payments until my child turns 18 or 21?
4. Can I transfer the property to my daughter’s name and become her sole guardian? He wants a share of the property, even though he never contributed financially.
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago
You can file a case in Mumbai to contest the Dubai divorce and seek maintenance for yourself and your daughter. The Mumbai court will consider the Dubai judgment and your joint property in both cities, including your father’s contribution. You can request a lump sum payment for maintenance, but the court will decide based on your circumstances. Transferring property to your daughter’s name might be challenging as your husband has a claim, but you can seek sole guardianship of your daughter.
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