Maintenance — also called alimony or spousal support — can feel like an indefinite financial burden long after a marriage ends. But the law does not treat maintenance as permanent by default. Husbands (or any paying spouse) have concrete legal…
Maintenance is one of the most important and often misunderstood aspects of divorce proceedings. Many people believe there is a fixed formula for calculating maintenance—but in reality, courts in India follow a case-by-case approach to ensure fairness and dignity for…
Marriage, as a legal institution, brings with it certain rights and responsibilities. However, when disputes arise and a wife chooses to leave the matrimonial home, a common question emerges: Can she still claim maintenance? This is one of the most…
Maintenance is a crucial legal right designed to prevent destitution and ensure financial support for dependents. In India, one of the most widely used provisions for maintenance is Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). It provides a…
