Permanent alimony and maintenance are two legal concepts in family law that involve financial support provided by one spouse to another after divorce or separation.
Permanent alimony is a form of financial support that is paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce. The purpose of permanent alimony is to provide support to the spouse who is economically dependent or disadvantaged after the divorce. The amount of permanent alimony is determined by the court and is based on various factors such as the duration of the marriage, the income of both spouses, the standard of living during the marriage, and the financial needs of the spouse seeking alimony.
In Hindu law, the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for the payment of permanent alimony to the wife after divorce. However, the court may also order the husband to pay alimony to the husband in cases where the wife is the main breadwinner or has a higher income than the husband.
Maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is a form of financial support paid by one spouse to the other during the pendency of divorce proceedings or after a separation. The purpose of maintenance is to ensure that the dependent spouse can maintain their standard of living until the divorce is finalized or until they are able to become self-sufficient.
In Hindu law, the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for the payment of maintenance to the wife during the pendency of divorce proceedings and after divorce. The amount of maintenance is determined by the court and is based on various factors such as the income of both spouses, the standard of living during the marriage, the financial needs of the wife, and the husband’s ability to pay.
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