Maintenance and Alimony Under Various Personal Laws

Author(s)	Smrithi.s, Srinithi Pothiraj
Country	India
Abstract	Once a marriage comes to a halt, the relationship bonds that formerly existed come to an end. Thus, the financial support that once existed between the partners also comes to a stop. In cases where one of the parties had financially depended on the other party, they tend to find it difficult to support themselves, and thus the concept of maintenance comes into play. This paper revolves around the concept of maintenance under distinct personal laws that govern them. It is interesting to note the minor differences that exist between the personal laws.The paper revolves around the concept of maintenance, starting from the types of alimony till the nuances that are to be noted in different personal laws, highlighting husband's right to maintenance. As the society has become more inclusive of modern thoughts and ideas, the concept of maintenance under live-in relationship has also been discussed. Though it has not been legalised yet, it is a fact that it is not illegal either. Hence can either party claim maintenance if the live-in relationships break, is a question that has also been addressed in this paper.
Keywords	Alimony , Maintenance, Hindu marriage act 1956, Muslim and Christian law, Live-in relationship
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 6, November-December 2023
Published On	2023-12-01
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i06.9750
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gs7v2z

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