Divorce and Maintenance: Safeguarding Rights, Ensuring Security
Divorce is never an easy journey—it involves not only emotional struggles but also financial adjustments for both spouses. One of the most significant aspects that ensures fairness and stability after separation is maintenance. It serves as a legal safeguard, protecting the rights of the dependent spouse and ensuring that life after divorce does not become financially insecure. What is Divorce Maintenance? Maintenance refers to the financial support ordered by the court, where one spouse provides monetary assistance to the other. It is designed to help the financially weaker spouse meet basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, healthcare, and education (in case of children). Legal Framework in India Under Indian law, provisions for maintenance are available under: Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Code of Criminal Procedure, Section 125 Special Marriage Act,…
