Legal Question in Discrimination Law in India

i m a married woman (housewife). according to law which is my house. my parents house is my brothers's house, my in-laws house is my father-in-laws house, the house where i m staying right now with my husband is my husband's house and he has purchsed it and it is in his name. that which in myhouse. if i take a divorse where should i go. why is it that in the case of divorces it's the wife who leaves the house and not the husband?


Asked on 1/16/12, 5:56 am

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Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Your husband's house is YOUR HOUSE TOO. Even if it is in his name, you are entitled to live there for as long as you want. If he takes a divorce, he may have to leave the house for you. As per domestic violence laws, you are entitled to a "shared accommodation". However, if you are choosing to leave, in that case you need to decide your options. But if you are being turned out of house or being meted with any cruelty, you will have a claim for accommodation to be provided by your husband. A lot also depends upon education and earning of the parties.

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Answered on 1/18/12, 8:38 am


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