Christian divorce law in goa
Cellie Dias
(Querist) 17 August 2014
This query is : Resolved
Dear All
We are a christian couple, we got married in Goa in the year 2008 both civil and church. Me an my wife met in Dubai and decided to get married. soon after we got married and went back to Dubai all hell broke lose. Communication being the most essential part of marriage was never happening inspite of having our self under one roof. My wife started to do financially well compared to me and disrespect was slowly spread over me. Because of the sour marriage I went into emotional displacement and became an alcohol abuser. During my alcoholic period I went into complete insanity. Anyone who knows what alcoholism is all about would understand me. I lost a lot in my life due to this, coming down to zero financial status. I left everything and came back to Goa last year and took help for my Alcoholism. Now I am sober since 2nd Jan 2013. We have a son, born in Dubai in 2010 and currently living with my wife in Dubai.
My wife came down to Goa this year in Feb and asked me for a divorce which was very heart breaking for me, inspite of me trying to get a hold on to my life. I don't want this marriage to break but I am helpless and knowing the fact that I would lose custody of my son is even more devastating.
My wife got her birth registration done for Portuguese nationality and is now asking for my signature to register the same for our son. I know that If I do that she would move out of India with my son.
I have not received any legal notice for divorce yet, but as for my wife she says she wants a amicable divorce.
Could you please advice what should I do to safe guard my interest in an amicable divorce. Even if I don't want the divorce I have no choice. I believe that everyone deserves to be happy in life and if divorce is what she thinks will keep her happy I have no choice and to let go.
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 17 August 2014
The divorce law in Goa is different from rest of the country.
You better consult some local lawyer.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 18 August 2014
give her divorce if she so desires . your wife have 50%share of your assets in event of divorce
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 23 August 2014
It is better to consult a local lawyer and move the papers as per the Goa laws governing divorce.
