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1. I have been living in our shared household for the past 15 years, but the property is solely under my husband’s name. Can I still assert my rights to the matrimonial home under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in Chandigarh District Court?
2. My husband has been threatening to sell our shared household without my consent. As a wife, do I have any legal rights to prevent this sale or at least to claim my share from the proceeds?
3. We have a joint home loan for our shared household. In case of a divorce, how would the court in Chandigarh handle the division of this debt?
4. I have been a homemaker throughout our marriage and do not have any independent source of income. How does this factor affect my rights to the matrimonial home in Chandigarh?
5. My husband has recently transferred the ownership of our shared household to his mother’s name. Can I still assert my rights to the matrimonial home in this scenario?
6. In case of a divorce, will the Chandigarh District Court consider the contributions I made towards household chores and upbringing of our children while deciding on my rights to the matrimonial home?
1. As per the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a wife has the right to reside in the “shared household”, which is defined as a household where the person aggrieved lives or at any stage has lived in a domestic relationship. The ownership of the property does not affect this right. Therefore, as a wife, you can assert your right to the matrimonial home in the Chandigarh District Court.
2. If your husband is threatening to sell the shared household without your consent, you can approach the court under the Domestic Violence Act. The court can pass a residence order restraining him from disposing of the house or evicting you from it. However, you may not have a claim on the proceeds of the sale if the property is solely in his name, unless you can prove that you have contributed financially to its purchase or maintenance.
3. In case of divorce, the division of a joint home loan would generally depend on the terms of the loan agreement and the financial capabilities of both parties. The court may order one party to assume responsibility for the loan or divide the responsibility between both parties.
4. As a homemaker, you may not have an independent source of income but your rights to reside in the matrimonial home do not diminish. In case of divorce, the court may also grant you alimony or maintenance, which could include the right to reside in the matrimonial home.
5. If your husband has transferred the ownership of the shared household to his mother’s name, it may complicate matters. However, if you can prove that this was done to deprive you of your rights, the court may still allow you to assert your rights to the matrimonial home.
6. While deciding on your rights to the matrimonial home, the Chandigarh District Court will consider all relevant factors. This includes your contributions towards household chores and upbringing of children. These are recognized as non-monetary contributions towards the welfare of the family and can influence the court’s decision.
Please note that this is a general legal opinion based on the information provided and may vary depending on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer for personalized advice.