Legal Question in Family Law in India
how much maintenance can a wife claim from her husband
Asked on 8/23/09, 9:17 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Sudershan Goel
India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate
A wife is entitled to live as per same standard of living which was maintained by the husband at the time of separation. The financial calculation may be made accordingly.
Answered on 8/23/09, 4:15 pm
Prof.Somnath Mukherjee
s.mukherjee associates,09874053359
a wife may clim either by filling the 125Cr.P.C or or by domestic violence act the amount may be determined as per the status of the husband normally it 1/5th of the husband income as per Calcutta High Court.
Answered on 8/25/09, 12:00 pm