Will

Absolutely true. The wife is entitled for maintenance and equal share in joint property. She cannot raise any further claim on earnings and property of the husband.

Dear Querist,

She cannot lay any claim on your self acquired property - you can give the same to your children. Though your wife would remain the natural guardian of your children, but that hardly makes a difference because she cannot sell the property of the minor children unless the court sanctions it. If she attempts to do so - that transaction would be voidable - and can be challenged by children or your brother/sister as next friends of your children.

Feel free to talk!