Legal Remedies for Abandoned NRI Spouses in India
The unions involving NRIs begin with hopes and distant relationships. Sadly, most of the wives find themselves being abandoned after the marriage. The NRI husband might relocate back abroad and refuse any contact or sue for divorce in a court outside India. For the abandoned wife in India, the emotional and economic trauma is enormous. The best part is that the Hindu law is strong enough to provide effective relief to the abandoned NRI wives. Here is a detailed overview of the available choices. What Constitutes Abandonment in NRI Marriages Abandonment, as a rule, is the act of deserting either of the spouses either from India or withholding the relationship, which is not justified. Common situations include: ● The NRI spouse leaving immediately after marriage and not being seen again ● Ceasing all funding ● R efusing [1] [2] to sponsor a vis...