As a single mother, I’ve been living with my parents for the past 8 years after my divorce. My father is retired, and I work to provide for my daughter and contribute to our household expenses. Unfortunately, there are frequent disagreements at home, and my father often threatens to sell the property, leaving me with nowhere to go. I even pay him rent, which I have receipts for. Is there any legal protection in India that allows me to secure my right to stay in this property?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › As a single mother, I’ve been living with my parents for the past 8 years after my divorce. My father is retired, and I work to provide for my daughter and contribute to our household expenses. Unfortunately, there are frequent disagreements at home, and my father often threatens to sell the property, leaving me with nowhere to go. I even pay him rent, which I have receipts for. Is there any legal protection in India that allows me to secure my right to stay in this property?
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

As a single mother, I’ve been living with my parents for the past 8 years after my divorce. My father is retired, and I work to provide for my daughter and contribute to our household expenses. Unfortunately, there are frequent disagreements at home, and my father often threatens to sell the property, leaving me with nowhere to go. I even pay him rent, which I have receipts for. Is there any legal protection in India that allows me to secure my right to stay in this property?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Indian law doesn’t automatically grant you the right to stay in your parents’ property after divorce, even with rent payments. However, you can potentially seek legal protection through a “family settlement” agreement or a court order based on your contribution to the property and the existing family dynamics.

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