Looking after parents

Mrunmai Deshpande (Querist) 10 November 2013 This query is : Resolved
I am a senior citizen of 70 years of age and divorced. After divorce, as per the court order, I was giving child maintenance to my wife till my son completed his education and started earning. I did not remarry and staying alone after divorce. Because of my age I am not keeping good health and hence can not look after myself properly. I am financially weak as well and hence the quality of my life is compromised. Is there any law with the help of which I can make my son look after me and support me financially as well. Please advise !

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Rajat Bindal 09917149977 (Expert) 10 November 2013
Recently the court had decided that aged parents can also seek maintenance from their earning children.

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 11 November 2013
the law is there on the following link

http://dc-siwan.bih.nic.in/senior_citizens_act.pdf

http://socialjustice.nic.in/oldageact.php

http://www.helpageindia.org/pdf/The-Maintenance-and-Welfare-of-Parents-and-Senior-Citizens-Act-2007.pdf

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 11 November 2013
I do agree with Sudhir. Go through the given links.

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 11 November 2013
Well advised, nothing more to add.

Adv. Chandrasekhar (Expert) 11 November 2013
Yes. Under the provisions of Maintenance of parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 you can claim maintenance from your earning son.