Transfer Petition in Matrimonial Cases (2026): When Distance Becomes a Legal Strategy
Introduction
In today’s fast-paced and mobile world, marriages often span across cities, states, and even countries. When disputes ari...
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Can Maintenance Be Reduced If Husband Loses His Job?
A very common concern among husbands facing maintenance orders is: “What happens if I lose my job? Am I still required to pay the same ...
How Much Maintenance Do You Have to Pay for a Child in India?
One of the most common concerns raised by fathers in maintenance proceedings is: “How much do I actually have to pay for my child?”
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Do You Have to Pay Maintenance After Divorce? – A Detailed Guide for Husbands (India)
One of the most frequently asked questions by husbands is whether their obligation to pay maintenance ends once a divorce is granted. T...
Is There Any Maximum Limit on Maintenance Amount in India?
A very common misconception among litigants, especially influenced by informal advice and social media, is that maintenance is calculat...
Can Maintenance Be Denied if the Wife Left the Matrimonial Home on Her Own?
A very common statement heard from husbands today is: “My wife has left me on her own, so I don’t have to pay maintenance.”
This belie...
Right to Residence DV Act: Shelter Guaranteed, Not Property or Choice of Address
“The Law Secures a Woman’s Shelter, Not Her Preferred Address”
By Adv. Aman Chawla
I. Introduction: The True Contours of Reside...
Cruelty as a Ground for Divorce: Legal Threshold vs Ordinary Marital Discord
Cruelty as a Ground for Divorce: Legal Threshold vs Ordinary Marital Discord
1. Introduction
Cruelty is recognised under Indian mat...