Divorce on the basis of partners alcoholism
Dalbir
(Querist) 23 July 2015
This query is : Resolved
I have been married 2 and a half years now.
My husband is an Alcoholic and is not ready to quit drinking.
He starts drinking from morning 6 and most of the time he is not in his senses. On the other side his parents are abusive, they harass me using absurd language.
I have been taking him to many psychiatrists and had even taken him to a de-addiction center for him to come out of this.. But all in vain.
Due to his drinking habits and his parents rude behavior towards me, I have been going through a very stressful life.
I am sick of this relation and would like to get rid of it.
Not sure If I can claim divorce on the basis of his alcoholism?
Please advice.
SAINATH DEVALLA
(Expert) 23 July 2015
Any court needs evidence when you accuse a person about something. So, collect some evidences to prove that your husband is alcoholic. You can take photos of any evidence of physical violence and abuses.
If you wish to leave your alcoholic husband, you must be fully prepared ,physically, mentally and emotionally. You must do the preparations for a safe exit and have a support system in place to help you through the divorce process.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 24 July 2015
agreeing with Mr Devalla I will add that the situation you are narrating appears to be non-ending and amounts to cruelty.
If you complain to CAW, the reconciliation will fail and there will be evidence with you.
P. Venu
(Expert) 24 July 2015
Problem cited amounts to cruelty. You may seek divorce if the situation is beyond reconciliation.
Dalbir
(Querist) 24 July 2015
Thank you everyone for your suggestions.
I have scanned copies of all the prescriptions and reports of his doctors. I even have his hand written diary that he wrote in "Muktangan - De-addiction center" wherein he mentioned that he has been drinking from an age of 14 and has been least bothered about his life and family.
But there is one point where I'll need your help.. He has always been a mental stress, he has never physically abused me.
Can I claim divorce on grounds of continuous mental harassment?
Dalbir
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 24 July 2015
You may proceed.
Well advised by the experts, agree to it.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate 
(Expert) 31 July 2015
The experts have opined very properly, you can proceed with the divorce case on the grounds of cruelty if you are not able to endure the harassments anymore and decided to quit the married life.
