Alimony and maintenance are among the most important financial aspects of a divorce. Sometimes it becomes a stressful matter because it directly affects the future security and stability of both partners. We at SPJ Advocates & Co. are a team of experienced alimony and maintenance lawyers in Gurgaon, helping clients for over 15 years to secure fair alimony and maintenance support under Indian family law, including Section 125 CrPC and the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
Many people are unsure how spousal support (alimony and maintenance) works — whether they will have to pay support or if they are eligible to receive it. Over the years, the female spouse has most often claimed alimony or maintenance in India. Interestingly, in recent years even male spouses have begun claiming maintenance from their wives.
An experienced divorce and family law lawyer can help you understand your rights, explain how spousal maintenance is decided, and ensure that any financial arrangement is fair and practical for both sides. So Call +91-8920245815 and book a consultation to discuss your case. Our maintenance lawyers regularly represent clients before the Gurgaon Family Court and the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
If you are going through a divorce or planning to file one, it’s very important to understand the real meaning of maintenance or alimony. In simple terms, spousal support is the financial help that one spouse gives to the other after or during a divorce.
In India, courts may order this support to ensure that a financially dependent spouse can live with dignity and maintain a reasonable standard of living after separation. The amount and duration of alimony are decided by the court after considering several factors — such as each spouse’s income, lifestyle during marriage, duration of marriage, and individual needs.
Spousal maintenance can be:
Every marriage and its financial situation is different, so there’s no single rule for how much maintenance or alimony one may receive or pay. That’s why it’s recommended to take legal advice from Advocate Sunita Sharma of SPJ Advocates & Co. before making any decisions.
Courts look at various factors when deciding Spousal support in India. Some of the key considerations are:
When a marriage ends, both partners have to adjust to new financial situations. In many cases, one spouse may have relied on the other for money — for example, by leaving a job to take care of children or manage the home. The law provides spousal support to make sure that the dependent spouse is not left in financial trouble after separation.
At SPJ Advocates & Co., Gurgaon, we work to ensure that the support amount is fair, practical, and secure, helping you build a stable financial future as you begin a new chapter in life.
In India, the terms “alimony” and “maintenance” are used to describe financial support between spouses after separation or divorce. The key laws include:
Note: Even husbands can claim support if they are financially dependent.
At SPJ Advocates & Co., we have five in-house and over twenty specialized alimony and maintenance lawyers associated with our firm. Our experienced family lawyers in Gurgaon help both husbands and wives understand their financial rights during and after divorce.
We help our clients at every step of the divorce process — from assessing eligibility to representing cases in court. As experienced divorce and alimony lawyers in Gurgaon, we make sure you understand your rights and get fair financial support. Our aim is to protect your interests and bring you peace of mind during this difficult time.
We also understand the working of local courts — including District Courts and the Punjab & Haryana High Court Chandigarh — which gives us an edge in representing your case effectively.
If you’re in Gurgaon, Haryana and dealing with a divorce or separation where financial support is an issue, Call SPJ Advocates & Co. today. Let’s talk about how we can support you and protect your future.