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2. rights & responsibilities of couple Marriage grants both partners mutual rights and responsibilities, Fostering a balanced partnership: 1. Financial Support: Equal responsibilities to share their finance as a spouse. It includes managing household expenses so, In case of divorce financially weaker partner receives support to maintain a standard of living. 2. Mutual Respect: Right to a healthy relationship; They can protect them from abuse. This will help the victim to get out from the wrong person. 3. Inheritance Rights: Rights of husband/wife on spouse’s property under respective laws. This will definitely be helpful for financial support. 4. Decision-Making: Decision making power on family, financial and with whom the children should grow can be helpful to address each partner’s needs and wants. 5. Parental Duties: Both parents should provide their children’s physical, emotional, and educational needs. It is their duty to take care of their child. 6. Companionship and Privacy: This Right says that emotional connection and support partners provide each other and Marital Privacy is allowing couples to enjoy their personal lives.

3. marriage registration requirements In India, marriage registration is one of the important and essential legal things that provides official recognition and protection of a marriage. This process and requirements can vary from depending on the personal law which literally rules the couple, such as the Hindu Marriage Act for Hindus or the Special Marriage Act for interfaith or secular unions. Here’s a quick look at the general requirements: 1. Eligibility 2. Required 3. Application Process 4. Importance of Registration Understanding these steps ensures a smooth registration process and helps couples safeguard their legal rights.

4. Legal Grounds for Divorce In India, Divorce Laws provide specific grounds under which a spouse can file for divorce, Varying by personal laws for different religions. Here are some common grounds recognized under the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, and other laws. Adultery Cruelty Desertion Conversion Mental Disorder

5. child custody & support Physical Custody: Determines where the child lives, which can be sole or shared between parents for child support. Legal Custody: Legal custody involves the right to make important decisions about the child's life, such as education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. Emergency Custody: An immediate custody order granted by the court to protect the child in cases of abuse, neglect, or imminent harm. Temporary Custody: A Short term custody arrangement typically granted during divorce proceedings or legal disputes.

6. Protection against domestic violence Domestic violence includes any act of physical harm, emotional abuse (like verbal insults), or economic control by a husband, partner, or in-laws. Legal Protections The Act provides several key protections: Right to Residence: Women can reside in their marital or shared household regardless of ownership. Protection Orders: Courts can issue orders to prevent further abuse. Monetary Relief: Victims can claim financial support for household expenses and children’s needs. Filing a Complaint Victims can report abuse to the police or seek relief from a judge by: Documenting Evidence: Collecting photos, medical reports, and witness statements. Accessing Support Services: NGOs and women's organizations offer legal and counseling assistance.

7. property division after marriage The manner in which assets are divided after dissolution of marriage in India has been discussed below. Marital property is often divided as well as separate property, and it remains the property of the respective spouse. Some legal systems look at considerations such as marriage period-maybe in years, how much one has worked and earned among other factors. Negotiation or mediation is common in marriage where couples want an amicable solution, but legal advice is still needed so that the couple will know of their rights.

8. common misconceptions in marriage law in india Marriage Registration is Optional: People think marriage registration is not necessary but it is the legal recognition which helps protect both partners rights. Ceremony Requirement: People believe that a formal ceremony needed for a valid Marriage but they can marry just by registering under the Special Marriage Act. Divorce Complexity: People think divorce is easy when mutual consent but it can be complicated. Issues like asset division, child custody, etc., Guaranteed Alimony: Many assume that a divorced spouse will automatically get alimony but the court sees various factors like financial need and the marriage duration, to determine the result. No Rights for Divorced Women: Some believe that divorced women lose all their rights but they can claim rights over property and maintenance. The law won't leave them financially vulnerable. Custody Always to the Mother: There's Common thought that children are given to mothers in custody but now courts consider the child's interest. Interfaith Marriages Are Illegal: No, Interfaith or Inter Caste marriages are legal in India under the Special Marriage Act

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