Legal guidance needed regarding rights of muslim seco
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 07 May 2026
This query is : Resolved
I am a Muslim widow with a child. Around two years ago, I married a Muslim man through Nikah. At the time of marriage, I knew he already had a wife and children, but he assured me that he would look after me and maintain the relationship properly.
However, after marriage, he has not been taking care of me emotionally or financially. He does not stay with me regularly, avoids coming to my house, and now says he cannot continue the relationship. He also did not properly disclose this marriage to his family members, and I feel neglected and mentally disturbed because of the situation.
Now he is trying to distance himself and wants to end the relationship. I want to know:
1. What legal rights do I have as a second wife under Muslim law?
2. Can I seek maintenance/support from him?
3. Can I file Domestic Violence or cruelty case if he refuses to live with me?
4. What legal effect will the Nikahnama and Qazi records have?
5. If he claims that the marriage happened under emotional pressure or coercion, how do courts generally view such situations?
6. What are the proper legal remedies available for me to protect myself and my child’s future?
I am looking for genuine legal guidance regarding my rights and possible future legal steps.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 07 May 2026
You are entitled for maintenance from your second husband if you have legally married him as per Muslim personal law.
You can file a DV case also.
The proof of nikah is a documentary evidence to claim the relief.
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 08 May 2026
I agree with the analyses, opinion and advise of learned expert Mr. T Kalaiselvan.
You are entitled for maintenance besides other relief(s) as per law applicable for a wedded wife.
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 08 May 2026
If your marriage is registered under the Special Marriage Act, it is valid.
adv. rajeev ( rajoo )
(Expert) 12 May 2026
Yes you can seek the maintenance from him. You can also file case under DV act
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 13 May 2026
Being a Muslim WIDOW (as stated by you) whom do you intend to make a party to be respondent /opposite party in a maintenance / DV or other case(s) ?
P. Venu
(Expert) 14 May 2026
Is it that after being widowed, you have married another person who is already having a wife and he is neglecting/ill-treating you?
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 15 May 2026
After this post there is no response from author, therefore, it is appropriate to close this thread as she is not interested.
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 14 June 2026
P. Venu (Expert) 14 May 2026 Is it that after being widowed, you have married another person who is already having a wife and he is neglecting/ill-treating you? yes sir
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 15 June 2026
P. Venu (Expert) 14 May 2026 Is it that after being widowed, you have married another person who is already having a wife and he is neglecting/ill-treating you?
yes sir
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 15 June 2026
P. Venu (Expert) 14 May 2026 Is it that after being widowed, you have married another person who is already having a wife and he is neglecting/ill-treating you?
yes sir
P. Venu
(Expert) 17 June 2026
In the given facts, the best remedy is in pursuing an action under DV Act to seek maintenance under DV Act.
