Divorce to wife --prefered ground- hindu religion
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 31 July 2019
This query is : Resolved
Question relating to divorce
(1)Mr.A married Mrs.A(wife) Hindu on 14 th Jan 2019.
It is observed that wife :
i) cannot cook nor interested in learning cooking. Old Parents of husband have to serve food to wife.
ii)Not interested to do any work. Whole day busy on mobile/TV.
iii)She leads a retired life. Burden on old parents of husband.
iii)Does not know simple arithmetic eg. example 4+ 10 ,
iv)Does not want to change her surname even after children.
When we advised her to learn cooking , she left house in May 2019 and has not come back not showing interest for discussion.
(5) Can divorce be sought now since only about 2 and half months have passed since she left house and parents not coming forward for discussion and to resolve issues.
(6)Can wife claim maintenance even if her parents have flats and financially well off. And she deserted husband without any cause.
(7)It is possible they may not accept notice of court.
(8)What if their house is locked and wife stays abroad with her mother who is practicing surgeon in hospital in UAE .
(9)How the court notice/ communication be sent if wife stays abroad. Can court communication be sent by email/whats app to wife /her mother.
(10)Can ex parte decree be passed in favour of husband if wife not available to receive court notice etc.
(11)What is best course of action;
-Divorce due to desertion by wife,
- Divorce due to disabilities of wife
- Restitution of conjugal rights
(12)How much legal procedure will cost.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 01 August 2019
What is your locus standi and concern to the question paper Mr./Ms. anonymous?
It would be better to consult a local prudent lawyer for appreciation of facts, guidance and proceeding, if you feel so.
