Question: I have serious mental problems due to my father’s behavior. He often creates chaos at home over trivial matters, which has caused my siblings and me to suffer mentally from childhood. Our studies were also affected. He is a government employee, and his job was given as dowry from my maternal grandfather’s family. What legal action can I take for these reasons? Can I file a complaint or seek legal help?
Answer:
- Legal Actions for Mental Abuse: If your father’s behavior is causing significant emotional distress, it could be considered mental abuse under the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2010 in Bangladesh. You can file a complaint with the police or a family court if his actions are mentally harming you and your siblings. A protection order may be sought in such cases to prevent further harm.
- Impact on Education: If your father’s behavior has severely affected your education, this may be harder to address legally unless there is clear evidence of interference with your academic progress. However, seeking support from your educational institution through counseling services may help you cope with the emotional toll.
- Government Job and Dowry Issues: If your father’s government job, which was given as dowry, is causing family disputes, it may be important to seek legal advice from a family lawyer specializing in inheritance or dowry-related matters to understand the implications for your family rights and how it might affect property division in the future.