Grant of Maintenance for Divorced Wife - How things work
The Code of Criminal procedure has put a system in place whereby the divorced wife can claim maintenance after the divorce but there are a lot of things to take into consideration if you are planning for a divorce and particularly if you are not completely aware of the provisions made under the Section 125. Of course, for detailed information on such matters, the best thing to do is to approach a reputed and experienced supreme court lawyer in Delhi (or your native place), here are certain things that are worthy of note. Meaning of Maintenance But first, let us understand the meaning of Maintenance from the legal perspective. Maintenance means “food, clothing, lodging and a standard of living that the wife enjoyed while living with her husband" An adulterous wife cannot claim maintenance The first thing to know about claiming maintenance from the husband is not be leading an adulterous life. This forfeits the wife of her right to maintenance. According to the law, a...