First: don't let him go to India. I would imagine they might now pull to the other extreme because of all the bad press re: recent gang rapes in the country and the failure to prosecute until very recently.
Also, is he a US citizen or green card. If not a US citizen, he may not want to step foot out of this country because the rape charge will keep him out. Along with the attorney suggestion from a previous responder, you should consult with an Immigration Attorney.
Michael Phulwani, Esq. 201-845-0989 is an excellent immigration lawyer; He is Indian by ethnicity so he will understand the cultural issues that may have to be dealt with as well as any potential immigration issues for your client.
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Marianne Auriemma Esq.
Maywood NJ
(201)712-9663
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-26-2013 15:38
From: Paul Kostro
Subject: Arranged marriage in India/divorce
Perhaps this person may be of help to you:
Susheela Verma, Esq.
1 Woodbridge Center, Suite 810
Woodbridge NJ 07095
O: 732-596-1140
E: [email protected]
W: www.susheelaverma.com/
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Paul Kostro
726 West Saint Georges Avenue
Linden NJ 07036
(908)486-2200
[email protected]
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-26-2013 15:25
From: Stephen Williams
Subject: Arranged marriage in India/divorce
Dear Listmates,
I have a client who was married in India within the last year based upon an arranged marriage. He has found out that his "wife" was only using him to come to the US and bring her extended family with her in addition to trying to extort money from my client who was raised here in the US. He now wishes to get a divorce but has concerns regarding Indian law and he has just received a notice that he is to appear in India within the next 15 days because he is being accused by his wife of marital rape.
Is there any one on this list who is familiar with Indian law and if there is anything that I should be concerned with? Is anyone an attorney in India who I can have my client contact regarding this matter?
Thank you in advance.
Steve
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Stephen Williams Esq.
Flemington NJ
(908)284-0074
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