My husband and I have been married for nine years, but I’ve just discovered he was already married and has a daughter. He’s never introduced me to his family or taken me to his city. He lives elsewhere and visits for a few days every month. I’m Christian and he’s Hindu, and we married in court. He says he wants me too and won’t give me a divorce. What should I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My husband and I have been married for nine years, but I’ve just discovered he was already married and has a daughter. He’s never introduced me to his family or taken me to his city. He lives elsewhere and visits for a few days every month. I’m Christian and he’s Hindu, and we married in court. He says he wants me too and won’t give me a divorce. What should I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My husband and I have been married for nine years, but I’ve just discovered he was already married and has a daughter. He’s never introduced me to his family or taken me to his city. He lives elsewhere and visits for a few days every month. I’m Christian and he’s Hindu, and we married in court. He says he wants me too and won’t give me a divorce. What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Your husband’s previous marriage makes your marriage void under Indian law, as bigamy is illegal. You can file for annulment, citing his prior marriage. You can also seek legal recourse for financial and emotional damages, as his deceit has caused you significant harm.

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