Money and marriage: ‘Act quickly to separate your finances, when you decide to…,’ experts on divorce & finances

Money and marriage: ‘Act quickly to separate your finances, when you decide to…,’ experts on divorce & finances

There is a significant discussion surrounding the intersection of divorce and financial management for couples who decide to separate. Divorce costs can be substantial, particularly for the ultra-wealthy, where settlements may amount to millions or even billions of dollars. However, middle-class couples, especially those facing “grey divorces” in later life, can also feel significant financial … Read more

AIMPLB moves SC opposing plea seeking uniform grounds of maintenance and alimony

AIMPLB moves SC opposing plea seeking uniform grounds of maintenance and alimony

New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court against a plea seeking laying down of “gender and religion neutral” uniform grounds to award maintenance and alimony in matrimonial disputes as per international conventions and Constitution. The Board has opposed the plea filed by advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Kumar … Read more

SC notice on twin PILs seeking uniform divorce rules, maintenance and alimony for all women

SC notice on twin PILs seeking uniform divorce rules, maintenance and alimony for all women

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices with “great caution” on twin PILs seeking uniform grounds of divorce and payment of maintenance and alimony to women across all religions. The PILs were filed by advocate and BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay. A bench led by CJI S.A. Bobde issued notices to the central government’s law ministry … Read more

UP court orders woman to pay Rs 2,000 monthly alimony to ex-husband with no income

UP court orders woman to pay Rs 2,000 monthly alimony to ex-husband with no income

A court in Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh has ordered a woman, who recently retired from Army, to pay monthly alimony of Rs 2,000 to her estranged husband, who is a tea seller. A court has directed a woman to pay alimony to her husband in UP (Photo for representation) A court in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar … Read more