My wife has been living with her parents for nearly a year now and doesn’t want to return. She’s refusing a mutual divorce, and I’m at a loss. We have a young daughter, and I’m worried about the future. Can I seek a divorce based on her behavior? What are my options?

Under Indian law, a spouse’s refusal to return to the matrimonial home, without reasonable cause, can be considered grounds for divorce. You can file for divorce based on desertion, cruelty, or if you can establish irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Consulting a lawyer is crucial to understand the specific legal options available in your situation.