How can I help my Friend???

Unfortunately, if she never had employment of her own. He will have to pay her maintenance of some sort. He may not have to pay a lot or for a long time but he will have to pay. That's the issue for the sole supporter of the family. I would definitely seek legal advice on this manner. Best Wishes!

Friend section 498A regarding Husband or relative of husband of a woman related with cruelty. it means 498a of the Indian Penal Code were enacted to make it easier for the wife to seek redress from potential harassment by the husband's family. This Section a weapon of empowerment for women. Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine. Friend for avoiding the paying money your friends should appoint the Advocate and then Advocate can put the points or grounds on which court can decide it they should pay the maintenance regularly or stopped it.

i have a simple advice to you, try asking a lawyer, here in the philippines, we have free legal counseling, i am pretty sure that your country has it too. i think you better as the legal experts