Which is not to be ground for divorce?

After the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act 1976, cruelty has been made a ground for divorce as well as judicial separation. Prior to that amendment it was only a ground for judicial separation and not for divorce. Mental cruelty in s. All these constitute mental cruelty.

Can I file divorce against my wife?

In case your spouse is not agreeing to the mutual consent divorce, then you can file a petition under any of the grounds mentioned under Section 13(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

What grounds can divorce?

Under sub-clause (1) of section 13 of the Act, there are available 9 fault ground on which divorce can be taken. These grounds are such as desertion, adultery, cruelty, venereal disease, leprosy, insanity, and conversion.

Can a husband or wife take care of an aging parent?

If you’re the husband or wife of an adult child who is taking care of an aging parent, it can seem that no matter what you say or do, it’s the wrong thing. Suddenly you may find yourself an outsider as the immediate family circle closes ranks.

Can a wife get maintenance for desertion of her husband?

Upholding a decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a bench headed by Justice V S Sirpurkar said the law of the land did not allow maintenance in cases where the wife deserted her husband, children and the matrimonial home.

When is a spouse not entitled to maintenance in a divorce?

That said, a spouse is not entitled to maintenance in the following circumstances: When they get into an adulterous relationship during the time of marriage. Once the divorced spouse marries again. When they become financially self-sufficient.

Can a man claim maintenance under Hindu Marriage Act 1955?

So, now maintenance can not only be claimed by a woman but can also be claimed by a man under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Only the wife could claim maintenance under the Special Marriages Act, 1954, but that is changing now too.