Are My Brothers Legally Obligated To Pay For My Maintenance After My Parents Die | Vkeel - Free Legal Advice

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Jodhpur

I am a 55 year old unmarried woman. I have lived with my parents and brother. My father paid half of the amount for the house built but the house is in my brother's name. My parents, brother, his wife and his daughter and I have been living in the same house. After my father's demise, my mother is getting a pension. I have no income of my own. I have another brother ( retired from a government job) who lives in another city and has never lived with us. But, my concern is regarding the house I have always lived in. 1. Can my brother and his wife expel me from the house after my mother's demise. 2. Do I have any right/ share in that house. 3. Are my brothers legally obligated to pay my maintenance after my mother's demise. 4. Are both my brother's free to abandon me in the future.

Expert's Answers(3)

Advocate Srinivas G D
Bengaluru, Karnataka

19 Client Ratings

Ms. Prachi , you can seek Maintenance from your brother under section 125 CrPC for your relief.

October 22, 2020
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Bengaluru, Karnataka

184 Client Ratings

Dear Madam, You may read relevant provisions of Hindu Acts and accordingly act background of your case needs to be looked into before advising. You may file a suit for partition against your brothers if they acquired any property from your parents. Please mark “LIKE” if satisfied by my answer.

October 22, 2020
Advocate J L Naagar
Jalandhar, Punjab

169 Client Ratings

Yours is a complex question. Though your brothers are not under legal obligation for the maintenance or alimony but being a Legal heir of your father you may ask for Your share in the property. Your apprehension is not baseless as Your Brothers may disown you. You may approach the Free Legal Aid Office which is established in the Court Complex of Your District. You can't legally bind your Brothers for Permanent alimony but since your are one of the Legal heirs you have Your own right to one share in the property which may serve your purpose. Please give me Rank Five and follow me after reviewing my resume and book a consultation for further discussion and explanation if required.

October 22, 2020