'Mahabharata-like' divorce war: How Supreme Court settled bitter 10-year-long matrimonial dispute involving 80+ cases & Rs 5 crore alimonyThe Supreme Court has brought an end to a ten-year matrimonial dispute, annulling the marriage and describing it as a “Mahabharata-like” ba...
Meerut: Retired judge celebrates daughter’s divorce with wedding-style band, baaja, sweets and prideA retired judge in Meerut celebrated his daughter’s return home following her divorce with drums, sweets and garlands, in a heartfelt gestu...
You could lose Social Security over these 3 surprising mistakes — check nowUp to 85% of Social Security benefits can be taxed in 2026. Many retirees still don’t know this rule. Social Security benefits are not alwa...
After 14-year legal battle, wife gets Rs 1 crore permanent alimony as Supreme Court grants divorce and closes all cases against husbandAfter a 14-year legal battle, the Supreme Court granted a divorce to a couple, ordering the husband to pay Rs 1 crore in permanent alimony....
'Nearly 42% men took loan to pay alimony': New survey reveals how divorce hits women and men in IndiaA recent study by 1 Finance Magazine highlights the significant and often underestimated financial repercussions of divorce in India. Nearl...
Divorce: Alimony of wife can be fixed based on these eight factors, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has outlined eight key factors for determining alimony in divorce cases, emphasizing that these are guidelines, not stric...
What did SC tell a 'qualified IT professional' who wanted crores in alimony after just 1.5 years of marriage?The Supreme Court addressed a high-profile alimony case. A woman demanded Rupees 12 crore, a BMW, and a Mumbai flat after an 18-month marri...
Divorced but not re-married wife to get husband’s property and Rs 50,000 per month permanent alimony with 5% increase every 2 years, rules Supreme CourtIn a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ordered a husband to provide his divorced wife with Rs 50,000 per month as permanent...
Alimony and Income Tax: Is ex-wife liable to pay income tax on settlement amount received from husband in a divorce case?Alimony tax: Did you ever wonder if alimony is taxable for the ex-wife. This is because the alimony is paid by husband after paying all the...
Permanent alimony of Rs 500 crore sought by wife from US based husband; SC grants Rs 12 crore and warns against misuse of 498ASupreme Court: The Apex court recently passed an judgement regarding an alimony case where the husband was ordered to pay Rs 12 crore as pe...
Coimbatore man pays Rs 80,000 alimony in Rs 1 and Rs 2 coins at courtA 37-year-old Coimbatore man attempted to pay Rs 80,000 of his court-ordered alimony using bundles of Rs 1 and Rs 2 coins. The court reject...
Wife cannot seek alimony to equalise husband's current wealth: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court rejected a wife's claim for alimony based on her husband's wealth. The court criticized the misuse of criminal charges in...
70-year-old Haryana farmer ends 44-year marriage after 11-year court battle, sells land to pay Rs 3 cr alimonyA Karnal couple finalized their divorce after 44 years of marriage and a 17-year separation. The husband, nearing 70, paid his wife Rs 3.07...
Atul Subhash suicide: After asking man to pay Rs 5 crore in an old divorce case, SC lists 8 factors to decide alimonyAtul Subhash suicide case: The Honourable Supreme Court has passed its judgement in a similar case where a husband filed divorce case on th...
Alimony and Streedhan: Financial aspects decodedApart from streedhan, a woman is also entitled to alimony. Here is a closer what each of these are.
How to manage alimony to secure one's futureWhile choosing the mode of payment of alimony, Bhavika must select the lump sum option as it will give her certainty.
ET Wealth: Here's all you wanted to know about your alimony rightsMaintenance and alimony are subjects of great debate in India. We tell you the basics of what the proceedings entail.