Trying to control the situation is not a good idea. Instead, shift to trying to influencing the situation. Pursue love instead of fear. Use your relationship with your father to get him to recall the love he has for his son, and question the culture that presses him in this direction. If he is a rich man, perhaps he has the ability to give people in this situation a just and fair option.
I don't know who you worship, but I believe in a God that pursues goodnes and mercy in mankind, and is capable of leading you and your family to a better solution. Unfortunately, we must seek his guidance, and if we don't we are left to flounder in our sadness.
You might also contact some human rights groups in India, perhaps they can give your brother safe shelter while your brother is enduring this hard time. I'm sure there is a Christian organization close by who can lend a hand until the relationship between your brother and father can be reconciled.
I wish you felt comfortable enough to pray to the God of Abraham for help.
2006-07-26 18:12:50
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answered by Miss Mary 2
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A 17 year old girl is still a minor rather she states so or not. So rather than trying to protect your brother from charges and your family name or money I would have to wonder of your brothers thinking. If YOUR family is so rich and has so much to lose then your brother is more aware of this than the girl he had sex with.
Consensual sex does NOT make it right for your brother to have sex with a minor. And your assumption that this 17 year old is out to marry for money is probally a weak point to make with the prosecutor.
Your remark of "her family is trying to blackmail us for property" is no less than a meager attempt to validate the actions of your brother.
Your brother is NOT the innocent one in this. While this girl may have lied about her age it will be of no consequence once this comes to court.
It would better serve this situation for your brother to define a relationship with this girl before the court trail........
Then break it off after things have been resolved. Since you say your Father will "throw out my brother" if he marries her.
Sorta dirty for doing this.
The laws in India are very rigid. So I would follow the law.
2006-07-26 18:31:19
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answered by Anna M 5
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1 is the girl pregnant if she aint then just say no to marrage but make sure if it is just to get into a wealthy family record the threat of bringing cops in if theres no marriage. but you brother has every reason to worry he broke the law.
But in most cases when theres a year difference they usualy don't charge anyone especially if the age is close to legal wich is your case just so long as he isn't more than a yr or two over 18 20 is pushing the limit.and get proof she said she was 18 to other people besides family ex bf's and such but i'm guessing he's safe as long as his age is close to 18
2006-07-26 18:12:06
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answered by wardancer 3
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I hear India have a lot of these kind of problems. Well, just ask your brother to marry her. He should take full responsibility now.If your father throws him out, its ok, ask him to get a house of his own. He has a wife now. Your brother should think what is doing before having sex with a 17year old girl. If he is old enough to such a thing, then he is old enought to face his responsibilities.
2006-07-26 18:06:48
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answered by Sarah 5
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I don't know what the laws are in India. But here in Texas, I think the age of consent is 17. And...it doesn't matter how old she told him she was. In Texas, you better check for ID! Because if s/he is under 17 and you have any sexual contact with them, you could end up on a sex offender database.
2006-07-26 18:04:55
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answered by askme 4
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Even though she told him that, he is NOT innocent. Check the laws in your area. If the age of consent is 18, he's out of luck. If it is 16, then there's nothing the family can do to him at all. I suggest you hire a lawyer.
2006-07-26 18:04:15
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answered by cyanne2ak 7
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Your brother made a big mistake and now needs to take responsibility for his actions.
If the custom is for her family to be compensated for what your brother has done, and your family loves him then they should work out an arrangement with her parents.
It's best to work these out before going to court.
2006-07-26 18:10:24
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answered by foxray43 4
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when both both (man and woman) left alone definitely it will lead to physical and emotional intimacy. because you are rich ,your brother can not blame that girl only for the unforgivable sin. if she is minor complete the engagement now wait for two more year to get her married with your brother. Wealth is not everything. still human relationships are more than your property. do not blame the girl that she had sex with your brother only for property. her virginity can not be compensated by any other mean. act with god fear and conscience.
2006-07-26 18:07:56
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answered by Anonymous
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ur brother could be in trouble bcoz the girl is not 18 ,according to law girls age for marriage is 18 yrs,so it is better for ur brother to get marry to her,otherwise the girl family can file a case on ur brother
2006-07-26 18:10:56
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answered by ali h 4
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I would recommend you consult a lawyer or solicitor, someone who knows the laws of your country.
Its difficult to answer when I do not know what your culture dictates to do in this situation, but here in Australia if you sleep with someone that doesn't automatically give you access to the other persons family or possessions.
Speak to someone with legal knowledge.
2006-07-26 18:05:33
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answered by tjrj23 4
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