A practical 2026 guide to permanent alimony under Section 25 Hindu Marriage Act, including lump-sum versus monthly maintenance, either spouse’s right to apply, remarriage, changed circumstances, settlement and enforcement.
Read MoreWhere can a Hindu divorce petition be filed in India in 2026? A detailed Section 19 HMA guide covering the place of marriage, respondent’s residence, last matrimonial home, wife’s current residence and NRI cases.
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Mutual consent divorce in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi is a court-based process where both spouses jointly agree to dissolve the marriage and settle all issues such as permanent alimony, maintenance, child custody, visitation, return of stridhan/articles, withdrawal of pending cases and future claims. For Hindu marriages, Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 applies....
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Malviya Nagar • Divorce & Family Court Guide 2026 Divorce in Malviya Nagar, Delhi: Mutual Consent, Contested Divorce, Maintenance, Custody & Saket Family Court Guide 2026 A comprehensive local guide to divorce options, Saket Family Court jurisdiction, mutual-consent settlement, contested divorce, maintenance, child custody, domestic-violence overlap, evidence, mediation and filing preparation for persons connected with...
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Summary A husband in India is not automatically liable to pay any amount demanded as maintenance or alimony merely because a matrimonial dispute has arisen. At the same time, he cannot defeat maintenance by emotional allegations, artificial poverty, inflated liabilities or concealment of income. Indian courts decide maintenance on the basis of need, capacity, income,...
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Introduction Section 497 The Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench clarified that its 2018 judgment decriminalizing adultery under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code does not affect court martial proceedings against armed forces personnel for adulterous conduct. The Bench stated that the Joseph Shine vs. Union of India judgment of 2018 did not address the provisions...
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Introduction: Navigating Divorce Dynamics Divorce marks a significant life transition, laden with both legal and emotional complexities. As individuals embark on this journey, they are confronted with a myriad of decisions impacting their future and well-being. Finding the delicate balance between legal requirements and emotional resilience is paramount for navigating divorce successfully. Understanding Legal Considerations...
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