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Husband's refusal to provide his wife with maintenance

Hi Shamsa,

I am seeking some advice. While I was in India, my husband removed everything from the house; leaving me with the basics. The apartment was beautifully built and now it's in a deplorable state.

I wasn't informed and it was without my knowledge. He has moved everything into a new apartment which I don't know where it is. He refuses to pay me any maintenance and insists on divorce, which I don't want.

Can you please advise?

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19 Apr 2022, 05:02

Hi,

As per Sharia law, it is the duty of a husband to take care of his wife and provide her with maintenance.

You can approach the personal status court and file a maintenance case against your husband.

You as his wife is his liability and his duty is to pay for all of your expenses.

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