Divorce on grounds of adultery
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 11 August 2021
This query is : Resolved
In 2015, I found out that my wife was cheating on me, when I found a sex video on her phone. Investigations over the next few months proved she had sexual relations with at least 2 men; had shared explicit and naked photos of herself with 2-3 men and was also indulging in sexual chats with 4-5 men. I went through deep trauma for few weeks and had to undergo counseling. The total process of trauma management took over 1 year. As I have small children, my wife still stays in my house. She has a job earning approx the same as me.
I would like to know where I stand in law on the following queries :
1) Can she be forced to pay for half the domestic expenses if she stays with me in my house?
2) Since I have the proof / evidence in the form of video, how easy or difficult is it for me to get divorce on grounds of adultery?
3) If we divorce, can I get full custody of our children on grounds of immoral behaviour?
4) After divorce, with full custody, can I ask for continued payment for the expenses towards my children?
5) Can I ask for damages and / or compensation for breach of trust / mental trauma, etc?
P. Venu
(Expert) 12 August 2021
Yes., you may seek divorce on the grounds stated above as well the custody of children. Other demands would be inconsistent with the main reliefs.
