Summary

Meena faced a difficult journey marked by separation, economic hardship, and legal obstacles. Informally separated from her husband, she lived with her younger child and her mother while her husband cared for their older child. Both children, under the age of 10, attended the same school and met daily.

When the pandemic impacted Meena’s ability to find work, Meena relocated to Chennai for employment, no longer living in the same district as her husband and older child, temporarily leaving her younger child with him. Returning to her hometown to visit her children, she discovered they had disappeared along with her husband. Distraught and with no information about their whereabouts, Meena turned to Shakti Public Charitable Trust, an organization committed to helping victims of domestic violence and family disputes.

Challenges

  1. Disappearance of Her Children: Meena's husband relocated the children without informing her, leaving her with no knowledge of their whereabouts.
  2. Lack of Community Support: No one in her town was willing to provide information about her husband’s or children’s location.
  3. Legal Issues: He moved cities, changing legal jurisdictions.
  4. Financial and Emotional Burden: Traveling for court proceedings and the uncertainty of her children’s safety added immense stress to Meena’s already challenging situation.

How Shakti Public Charitable Trust Helped

  1. Counseling and Emotional Support: Shakti Public Charitable Trust provided Meena with counseling to help her cope with the emotional distress of her situation.
  2. Legal Guidance: The organization connected Meena with an experienced lawyer who advised her on the legal steps to take, including filing for divorce and custody arrangements.
  3. Strategic Legal Approach: The legal team employed an unconventional and confidential strategy to address the legality and custody challenges, effectively demonstrating Meena’s resolve to secure her children’s well-being.
  4. Advocacy and Negotiation: Shakti Public Charitable Trust facilitated communication and negotiation with her husband, which led to him consenting to visitation rights for Meena.

Results

  1. For Meena: She secured consistent visitation rights, allowing her to be actively involved in her children’s lives.
  2. For the Children: The siblings remained together in a stable home environment, attending school and continuing their daily routines.
  3. For the Family: A peaceful resolution was achieved, prioritizing the children’s stability and minimizing disruption to their lives.

Conclusion

Meena’s story is a powerful example of how Shakti Public Charitable Trust supports women in navigating complex family challenges. By providing emotional support, expert legal advocacy, and innovative solutions, Shakti Public Charitable Trust helped Meena achieve a resolution that prioritized the best interests of her children while enabling her to maintain a meaningful presence in their lives. A conclusion that was beneficial to all parties concerned was reached.

Names and personal details have been changed to protect the identities involved.