Many women today choose to be in live-in relationships, but are you aware of the legal rights they have? Here’s a quick guide to the rights women are entitled to in such relationships:
Protection Against Domestic Violence:Women in live-in relationships have the same rights as married women when it comes to protection against domestic violence. If a woman faces abuse, she has the legal right to seek protection and even approach the court for justice.
Right to Residence:A woman in a live-in relationship has the full right to live in the shared household. If her partner tries to deny her this right, she can legally claim it through the court.
Maintenance Rights:If the relationship ends, a woman has the right to claim maintenance or financial support from her partner, similar to the rights of a wife in a marriage. This is applicable if the relationship was ended without mutual consent.
Custody of Children:If a child is born during the live-in relationship, the woman has the right to claim custody of the child. She can also seek legal support from the court to ensure the child's rights are protected.
These rights ensure that women in live-in relationships are not left vulnerable and have legal protection similar to those in marriages.
