Reading: My husband and I are going through a divorce, and the court proceedings are ongoing. Our daughter, who is 20 years old, signed as a witness in the divorce papers. We’ve agreed on a mutual divorce, and he’s agreed to pay her Rs. 5,000 per month. However, this isn’t enough to cover her education expenses at a private college. Can she file a separate case against him for additional financial support?

My husband and I are going through a divorce, and the court proceedings are ongoing. Our daughter, who is 20 years old, signed as a witness in the divorce papers. We’ve agreed on a mutual divorce, and he’s agreed to pay her Rs. 5,000 per month. However, this isn’t enough to cover her education expenses at a private college. Can she file a separate case against him for additional financial support?

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3 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My husband and I are going through a divorce, and the court proceedings are ongoing. Our daughter, who is 20 years old, signed as a witness in the divorce papers. We’ve agreed on a mutual divorce, and he’s agreed to pay her Rs. 5,000 per month. However, this isn’t enough to cover her education expenses at a private college. Can she file a separate case against him for additional financial support?

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 months ago

My husband and I are going through a divorce, and the court proceedings are ongoing. Our daughter, who is 20 years old, signed as a witness in the divorce papers. We’ve agreed on a mutual divorce, and he’s agreed to pay her Rs. 5,000 per month. However, this isn’t enough to cover her education expenses at a private college. Can she file a separate case against him for additional financial support?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 months ago

Yes, your daughter can file a separate case against her father for additional financial support. Under the Indian law, children have the right to seek maintenance from both parents, even if they are over 18 years old, if they are financially dependent and pursuing education. A court can order the father to contribute towards her education expenses based on his financial capacity and her needs.