{"id":1772,"date":"2024-11-22T14:39:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T14:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demowebsite.local\/?page_id=1772"},"modified":"2025-10-23T13:05:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T13:05:50","slug":"alimony-india","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vandanashah.com\/oneshot\/alimony-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Alimony"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Alimony, or maintenance, refers to court-directed financial assistance payable to a spouse post-separation or divorce, as recognized under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Section 37 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, and related provisions of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Section 125). Courts assess various factors including the financial capacity of the parties, standard of living during marriage, length of the marital relationship, and the recipient\u2019s sustenance needs. Alimony may be interim, permanent, or granted as a lump sum. Legal practitioners assist in filing or contesting maintenance applications, negotiating settlements, and ensuring judicial enforcement, thereby securing fair and just economic redress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Alimony is financial support given to a spouse after separation. It can be claimed by either spouse based on income disparity
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Alimony can be awarded as a lump sum or monthly\/periodic payments, depending on the agreement or the court\u2019s decision.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes, if there\u2019s a significant income gap or financial dependency, even a working woman may be entitled to alimony.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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Alimony Alimony, or maintenance, refers to court-directed financial assistance payable to a spouse post-separation or divorce, as recognized under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Section 37 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, and related provisions of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Section 125). Courts assess various factors including the financial capacity of the parties, standard of living during marriage, length of the marital relationship, and the recipient\u2019s sustenance needs. Alimony may be interim, permanent, or granted as a lump sum. Legal practitioners assist in filing or contesting maintenance applications, negotiating settlements, and ensuring judicial enforcement, thereby securing fair and just economic redress. FAQ What is alimony and who can claim it? Alimony is financial support given to a spouse after separation. It can be claimed by either spouse based on income disparityand circumstances. Is alimony a one-time payment or monthly? Alimony can be awarded as a lump sum or monthly\/periodic payments, depending on the agreement or the court\u2019s decision. Can working women claim alimony? Yes, if there\u2019s a significant income gap or financial dependency, even a working woman may be entitled to alimony. Have Any More Questions? 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