My wife and I are going through a divorce in India. Both families agreed to the separation, and my family returned her jewellery, paid 4 lakhs in cash, and promised to pay another 4.5 lakhs upon finalization. This is all documented in a police agreement. However, my family needs a power of attorney stamped by the High Commission of India to proceed with the divorce. Due to misinformation, we sent two unstamped powers of attorney, which were rejected, wasting several weeks. I’m now preparing a correctly stamped document, which will take about a month. My in-laws are threatening my family, claiming they have influence with the Punjab police, politicians, and lawyers. They’re pressuring my family to expedite the divorce, threatening to break the agreement, withhold the money, and even file false cases against me. I’m deeply distressed and my family is in danger. My visa is expiring soon, so I can’t travel to India. We’re working on the documents as quickly as possible, but they’re unrelenting. What legal options can I pursue to protect myself and my family?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My wife and I are going through a divorce in India. Both families agreed to the separation, and my family returned her jewellery, paid 4 lakhs in cash, and promised to pay another 4.5 lakhs upon finalization. This is all documented in a police agreement. However, my family needs a power of attorney stamped by the High Commission of India to proceed with the divorce. Due to misinformation, we sent two unstamped powers of attorney, which were rejected, wasting several weeks. I’m now preparing a correctly stamped document, which will take about a month. My in-laws are threatening my family, claiming they have influence with the Punjab police, politicians, and lawyers. They’re pressuring my family to expedite the divorce, threatening to break the agreement, withhold the money, and even file false cases against me. I’m deeply distressed and my family is in danger. My visa is expiring soon, so I can’t travel to India. We’re working on the documents as quickly as possible, but they’re unrelenting. What legal options can I pursue to protect myself and my family?
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My wife and I are going through a divorce in India. Both families agreed to the separation, and my family returned her jewellery, paid 4 lakhs in cash, and promised to pay another 4.5 lakhs upon finalization. This is all documented in a police agreement. However, my family needs a power of attorney stamped by the High Commission of India to proceed with the divorce. Due to misinformation, we sent two unstamped powers of attorney, which were rejected, wasting several weeks. I’m now preparing a correctly stamped document, which will take about a month. My in-laws are threatening my family, claiming they have influence with the Punjab police, politicians, and lawyers. They’re pressuring my family to expedite the divorce, threatening to break the agreement, withhold the money, and even file false cases against me. I’m deeply distressed and my family is in danger. My visa is expiring soon, so I can’t travel to India. We’re working on the documents as quickly as possible, but they’re unrelenting. What legal options can I pursue to protect myself and my family?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Your family should immediately seek legal counsel from a reputable lawyer in India. They can advise on seeking police protection, filing a complaint against the threats and harassment, and exploring options to address the delay in the divorce proceedings. It is crucial to document all threats and communication with your in-laws.

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