Query : I have filed a case for dissolution of marriage/divorce on the ground of mental cruelty because my wife was making written false complaints to various authorities, will I succeed ?

Answer: For considering dissolution of marriage at the instance of a spouse who allege mental cruelty, the result of such mental cruelty must be such that it is not possible to continue with the matrimonial relationship. The wronged party cannot be expected to condone such conduct and continue to live with his/her spouse. The degree of tolerance will vary from one couple to another and the court will have to bear in mind the background, the level of education and also the status of parties, in order to determine whether the cruelty alleged as sufficient to justify dissolution of marriage, at the instance of the wronged party. Making of defamatory complaints against the spouse which make the spouse suffer in Career and reputation, the legal consequences must follow which will help you to get divorce from the your wife as such a conduct of your wife would fall within the realm of mental cruelty, which will make you win the case.