My sister aged 42 and her child aged 18 years have been abandoned by her husband since 2008. They had been married in 1992 and the marriage certificate is in the possession of my sister. They have a own house in Kolkata which is in the name of her husband. They have another flat in Kolkata which is financed by bank and EMI payments are made by the husband. This flat is in joint name. The husband sends Rs. 6000 per month which is insufficient to raise a child and meet the expenses. In May 2012, she has shifted to Mumbai for her child's education (B.Com.). The husband does not inform his whereabouts and address at which he stays, most probably outside Kolkata. The mobile number of the husband is known, and he answers the call very rarely. In case of emergency he is non-contactible.
My sister is apprehensive of her husband selling the house off to square off certain loans in his name. She fears that she and her child will be deprived of any property or money that she requires for securing her future. She is apprehensive that he will stop sending the amount he is sending now (Rs. 6000/=).
Can you suggest what are the options my sister has under the law to protect herself?
