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bauchermark
08-19-2010, 12:53 AM
I was married in India as per Muslim law and currently both of us hold US citizenship. At the time of marriage we both were indian citizens. What kind of rights do my wife has on my property in India on our divorce (I bought these properties after my marriage and it is all registered under my name) ? In US, both husband and wife would share any property that we aquired after the marriage. Does the same true in India?

Thanks for your help. I pray no one should go thru these type of issues in thier life.
thomasraj
10-23-2010, 04:52 AM
:D It's amazing to hear that in US the divorced women can share her ex-husband's property. But I don't think so such things are allowed in India and I would suggest the writer to visit any one of the Indian lawyers and clarify your doubts.
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a.j.2048
10-23-2010, 11:13 AM
This area is fast moving. Indian courts have been refusing jurisdiction in these cases, unless one of the parties is an Indian resident or if they spent significant time in India after marriage. Best to consult an Indian lawyer to find out the current standards applied in India.
forgerator
10-23-2010, 11:28 AM
I was married in India as per Muslim law and currently both of us hold US citizenship. At the time of marriage we both were indian citizens. What kind of rights do my wife has on my property in India on our divorce (I bought these properties after my marriage and it is all registered under my name) ? In US, both husband and wife would share any property that we aquired after the marriage. Does the same true in India?

Thanks for your help. I pray no one should go thru these type of issues in thier life.

Well , the law states that the property accumulated after marriage has to be divided. Did you buy that property in India with money you accumulated in the US? Did you transfer that money from US to India? Was that money accumulated after marriage? If yes, then it will be divided as well. Of course it's best to check with lawyer first.