I am at the age of 55 and a PSU service holder at the managerial level. My wife is separated since 2007. She is a working lady and works for a central government academic institute in the capacity of a Professor. We have a boy and a girl. Both of our children have crossed 18 years of age. Our children have excellent academic records and receive academic scholarships. Since separation, our children are under the custody of my wife. My wife barred me to visit my children. But I bear regular maintenance of my wife and family. Even after that, my wife files multiple court petitions on the ground of maintenance enhancement & execution. My wife does not agree to give me a mutual divorce.
Can I file a divorce petition on the ground of long separation and mental cruelty?
Shall I be free of legal liabilities of maintenance, if I get a divorce order?
Can my wife claim my properties, part of my salaries, retirement benefits, and other assets, if I file a divorce petition of my own?
