My husband and I got married in 2010, but he was diagnosed with HIV six months later. We were together for 12 years, but unfortunately, it was a difficult marriage with domestic abuse. We finally divorced in 2016, and I received a monthly allowance of â‚¹20,000 along with a share of his property. Sadly, he passed away on March 3rd, 2016. My lawyers didn’t handle all the legal paperwork properly, and I’m not sure if I have any rights to his property or if I can continue to receive the monthly allowance for life. His mother and brother are still alive. Can you please advise me on what I can do?

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12 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My husband and I got married in 2010, but he was diagnosed with HIV six months later. We were together for 12 years, but unfortunately, it was a difficult marriage with domestic abuse. We finally divorced in 2016, and I received a monthly allowance of â‚¹20,000 along with a share of his property. Sadly, he passed away on March 3rd, 2016. My lawyers didn’t handle all the legal paperwork properly, and I’m not sure if I have any rights to his property or if I can continue to receive the monthly allowance for life. His mother and brother are still alive. Can you please advise me on what I can do?

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Apni Law Staff asked 12 months ago

My husband and I got married in 2010, but he was diagnosed with HIV six months later. We were together for 12 years, but unfortunately, it was a difficult marriage with domestic abuse. We finally divorced in 2016, and I received a monthly allowance of â‚¹20,000 along with a share of his property. Sadly, he passed away on March 3rd, 2016. My lawyers didn’t handle all the legal paperwork properly, and I’m not sure if I have any rights to his property or if I can continue to receive the monthly allowance for life. His mother and brother are still alive. Can you please advise me on what I can do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 12 months ago

Based on your situation, you may be entitled to a share of your husband’s property under the Hindu Succession Act. However, as your divorce decree stipulated a monthly allowance and property share, it may be difficult to claim further inheritance. Consult with a legal professional to understand your specific rights and options based on the details of your divorce decree and your husband’s will (if any).