My husband and I fell in love and got married a year ago, but my parents still don’t accept him. They’re even threatening him. I’m scared to tell them, but they’re pushing me to marry someone they’ve chosen. What if I say yes, but keep my marriage a secret? My family is very strong-willed, and they’d do anything to make me divorce him if they found out. I’m 27, doing my PhD at a top university, and I don’t want to divorce. What should I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My husband and I fell in love and got married a year ago, but my parents still don’t accept him. They’re even threatening him. I’m scared to tell them, but they’re pushing me to marry someone they’ve chosen. What if I say yes, but keep my marriage a secret? My family is very strong-willed, and they’d do anything to make me divorce him if they found out. I’m 27, doing my PhD at a top university, and I don’t want to divorce. What should I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 12 months ago

My husband and I fell in love and got married a year ago, but my parents still don’t accept him. They’re even threatening him. I’m scared to tell them, but they’re pushing me to marry someone they’ve chosen. What if I say yes, but keep my marriage a secret? My family is very strong-willed, and they’d do anything to make me divorce him if they found out. I’m 27, doing my PhD at a top university, and I don’t want to divorce. What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 12 months ago

It is illegal to be in two marriages in India. Hiding your marriage and agreeing to another would be bigamy, a serious criminal offense. You should consider talking to a trusted friend, counselor, or lawyer for guidance on how to handle this delicate situation.

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