Do I have legal right to stay in wife’s home?

I am 69 years old, married for 40 years, and have an adult daughter. I have lost all my properties and have been residing in my wife’s home for the past 7 years. I have no regular source of income and nowhere else to stay. My wife is threatening to throw me out on the streets. Do I have any legal right to stay in my wife’s home?

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 28 Apr 2025

If you’ve lived in your wife’s house for 7 years, you may have a right to residence under the Domestic Violence Act, regardless of ownership. If your wife is threatening eviction, you can file for protection and maintenance in court, ensuring you have a legal right to stay. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number. 
 

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