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Salam to all.

I'm a Doctor and have been married for a year. My husband married me for the sole reason that I will be an earning hand for him and his family. He never admits this but his behaviour is evident of this statement. By the way, he and his family never told us the real reason.HE wanted me to live with his family, work, earn, while he is away. He wanted me to look after him and his financial needs. He took all my pay. I refused to give it,  telling him that I want to live with him.

His family disliked my decision and their behaviour changed. My mother in law gets enough money to support her family. They are not poor. Yet every month she asks for money from her son and due to this my husband can't take care of my needs. Secondly, our lives and decisions are controlled by mother in law and she isn't leaving us at peace.

I don't have a father in law and my husband can't keep me well. He doesn't listen to me. He has told me that for him his family comes first and then rest.

I have left him and am now with my parents. He hasnt called me for 3 months. I have decided for formal separation. He cant divorce me because then he has to pay a large dowry.

What am I supposed to do?

~ Mahadiya