Maintenance refers to an amount which a husband is obliged to pay to his wife either upon Divorce under certain conditions. Divorce is a big step for both husband and wife and it can include many complications. In India, husband and wife can only file for divorce only after completion of one year of marriage. There are many other procedures that are needed to be followed.
Divorce Maintenance is all about getting the Financial Support from the husband’s side to his wife for her living expenses during separation or after divorce. As per court law, husband needs to pay to his wife for all her expenses when they are getting divorced. There are many wives who are dependent on their husband’s income for their survival and at the time of divorce, the Amount of Maintenance is decided by the court depending upon the monthly income of both husband and wife, if wife is earning and husband’s financial status among other things.