Legal Question in Family Law in India

Hello sir,

I am male & married for last 10years. Now I want to got for a divorce.

I am working in private company and earning about 50K per month. How much amount I have to pay as maintanance ro hpw much I have to pay for my wife geneally..?


Asked on 8/24/09, 6:00 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Prabhat Shroff Shroff & Company

Approximately one-fifth of your take home earnings.

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Answered on 8/24/09, 6:04 am
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

the maintenance depends upon the earning of your wife and/or her earning capacity and her liabilities. is there any child. its difficult to state off hand that how much would she be entitled for unless you clarify your post further.

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Answered on 8/24/09, 6:16 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

You may have to pay maintenance for living as per your "financial standard of living" enjoyed by her till separation; the amount may vary from one third to one half of your salary.

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Answered on 8/24/09, 11:40 am
Prof.Somnath Mukherjee s.mukherjee associates,09874053359

It is depend upon your status normally iit is 1/5 of your income

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Answered on 8/25/09, 12:09 pm


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