Wife with Rs 16 lakh annual income asks for maintenance; husband fights back and wins the case, here's howIn a significant ruling, the Madras High Court denied interim maintenance to a wife with substantial income and assets, reinforcing that su...
01 Sep, 2025, 10.51 AM IST
Hulk Hogan’s costly divorce — reports say he lost 70% of his wealth to first wife Linda HoganWrestling legend Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most iconic figures in sports entertain...
25 Jul, 2025, 09.15 AM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
In a divorce case in Supreme Court, wife gets a flat near Mumbai without paying any stamp duty for transferDivorce: On February 28, 2025 a husband won a divorce case in the Suprme Court without having to pay any alimony to wife. But the Supreme C...
17 Mar, 2025, 10.44 AM IST
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...
20 Dec, 2024, 12.51 PM IST
Know your rights: How men can protect their finances while going through a divorceAtul Subhash case: Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's death by suicide has come as a shocker to many as he was involved in a prolonged divorce...
11 Dec, 2024, 01.05 PM IST
Alimony, maintenance and legal cost in a divorce case will also depend on location of courtFighting a divorce case can be extremely difficult as it is not only emotionally challenging but also requires significant amount of money....
06 Sep, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
7 ways women can be duped out of their hard-earned money by their spouses, and how they can avoid it. To help empower and enable women on this Women’s Day (8 March), ET Wealth elaborates on the various ways they can be duped out of their h...
06 Mar, 2023, 12.44 PM IST
Money musts during divorce: Woman must keep her interests in forefront when negotiating settlementIf the wife did not have any income and cannot establish that she contributed to the property, she may not be able claim any ownership righ...
10 Oct, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
How a woman can quietly plan, prepare for divorceGetting a divorce has obvious emotional implications but what's often overlooked is the financial aspect of spousal separation. To maintain...
19 Sep, 2022, 05.37 PM IST
Supreme Court seeks govt’s reply on uniform succession lawThe Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Union government’s stand on the need for a gender and religion-neutral uniform law conferring suc...
11 Mar, 2021, 10.14 AM IST
How a married woman can protect her financial rightsFinancial friction can rupture a relationship. While money issues are not the primary cause of breakups, they can be one of the contributin...
02 Mar, 2020, 06.30 AM IST
Lessons from Murugappa: What are your inheritance rights as a woman?Succession and inheritance laws are still grey areas for many women, largely due to the lack of uniformity.
04 Jan, 2020, 10.01 PM IST
Inheritance rights of women: How to protect them and how succession laws varyWhether you are a wife, daughter or mother, find out what you are entitled to and how you can claim it.
29 Jul, 2019, 08.30 AM IST
Business families creating trusts to protect family wealth in times of fragile marriageRising concerns over fragile families among the young generation have compelled many business families to create various structures to prot...
16 Dec, 2017, 10.51 PM IST
- Separated? Plan your financial independence
It’s important to be financially strong & independent after parting ways with your life partner, especially if the child is in your custody.
08 Dec, 2009, 12.19 AM IST