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Parents' support to wife doesn't relieve husband of maintenance duty: Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot deny maintenance to his wife simply because her parents offer financial help. The ...
Wife earning over Rs 60,000 seeks maintenance from husband with Rs 1 lakh income; court draws lineA Delhi court has declined a woman's request for interim maintenance despite her husband's monthly income exceeding Rs 1 lakh, observing th...
Divorced wife retains right to recover maintenance after ex-husband's death, loses claim for higher paymentBombay High Court has ruled that a divorced wife can continue to recover maintenance already awarded to her, including arrears, from her la...
Despite getting Rs 20 lakh alimony in divorce settlement, wife continues criminal cases against husband, in-laws; HC quashes case as abuse of processA woman received Rs 20 lakh in permanent alimony as part of a divorce settlement. Despite agreeing to withdraw all cases, she continued cri...
Ravi Mohan divorce case update: Why the Madras HC rejected the actor's recent plea in maintenance dispute with estranged wife Aarti RaviThe Madras High Court has reportedly rejected actor Ravi Mohan's request for more time in his divorce case. His estranged wife, Aarti Ravi,...
Marriage over, liability remains: HC orders husband to pay maintenance to wife despite his student status16 year old student married 25 years old girl; After marriage breaks down she asks for maintenance which he denies on the ground of being a...
Qualified but not working? HC denies maintenance to doctor wife, says she can’t burden husbandThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a qualified wife, capable of earning but choosing not to work solely to burden her husband, can be ...
Signed away maintenance agreement? HC says wife can still claim more; here’s whyA wife can still seek more maintenance money even after signing a waiver agreement for a lump-sum payment. The Punjab and Haryana High Cour...
Wife’s MBA degree or past employment with MNCs can’t stop her from demanding maintenance, rules HCAn Allahabad High Court ruling states a wife's education or earning potential does not disqualify her from maintenance. The court considere...
Husband claimed wife wasn't doing household work; HC orders him to pay Rs 20,000/month as wives not ‘deemed maids’The husband, a Chartered Accountant (CA) by profession, had in 2004 filed for a divorce on the ground of cruelty, claiming that “wife was n...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
Education alone no ground to deny maintenance to wife: Delhi CourtA Delhi court has ruled that an educated woman cannot be denied financial support. The court upheld an order for a man to pay interim maint...
Divorced daughter eligible for father’s pension if dependency proven, rules high courtA divorced daughter, deserted by her husband, can claim her late father's family pension if dependency existed during his lifetime, even if...
Wife earning Rs 1.5 lakh per month sought higher maintenance citing husband’s one acre land and ancestral property; HC refused higher maintenance on this groundA wife earning Rs 1.5 lakh monthly sought higher maintenance from her husband. The Karnataka High Court denied her plea. The court noted he...
Husband takes Rs 25.06 lakh loan in wife’s name, runs off with car, jewellery & then seeks maintenance; HC slaps Rs 15 lakh cost on him for false affidavitA husband took Rs 25.6 lakh personal loans in his wife's name, spent the money on a lavish lifestyle, and fled with her car and jewellery. ...
Don’t marry if you can’t pay maintenance: Allahabad HC’s blunt message to husbandsThe Allahabad High Court has ruled that a man cannot use financial hardship as an excuse to avoid supporting his wife and children. Upholdi...
Husband can’t be ordered to pay child maintenance if DNA test conclusively proves he is not the father, rules Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court ruled a husband is not obligated to pay child maintenance if a DNA test confirms he is not the biological father, even if...
Parental wealth crucial when determining wife's maintenance? Bombay HC directs husband to deposit Rs 3 lakh; know why"What must be assessed is whether the claimant spouse has sufficient independent income to sustain herself," the court said. While highligh...
Be it alimony or property, women should not let go of these money rightsIf the property is in husband’s name, but wife has paid for it: The husband can claim it unless the wife can prove her contribution to the ...
Money & Relationships: When can a woman claim maintenance from a man?Here are the laws and circumstances under which a woman can claim money for herself and her children whether she is separated or divorced. ...