Chahal-Dhanashree divorce: Alimony rules for working women in India, what are tax implications?

Chahal-Dhanashree divorce: Alimony rules for working women in India, what are tax implications?

The Bombay High Court has fast-tracked the divorce proceedings between cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma, instructing the Bandra family court to finalize their separation by March 20.  The court waived the mandatory six-month cooling-off period, citing their mutual consent and prolonged separation since June 2022. How much tax do I have to pay? … Read more

Fighting a divorce? Know how property, money, other joint assets are split in case of breakups

Fighting a divorce? Know how property, money, other joint assets are split in case of breakups

It’s common for individuals to go into marriage with the hope that it will last a lifetime. The end of a marriage, however, often brings a surge of emotions such as anger, sorrow, worry, and fear. These feelings can catch you off guard at unexpected moments.  Recently, there have been rumours about the marriage of … Read more

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

AR Rahman Divorce: एआर रहमान का होने जा रहा है तलाक, निकाह के 29 साल बाद पत्नी सायरा ने तोड़ा रिश्ता

AR Rahman Divorce: एआर रहमान का होने जा रहा है तलाक, निकाह के 29 साल बाद पत्नी सायरा ने तोड़ा रिश्ता

ऑस्कर विनिंग म्यूजिशियन एआर रहमान शादी के 29 साल बाद अपनी पत्नी सायरा बानो से अलग होने जा रहे हैं. रहमान और सायरा के वकील ने पब्लिक स्टेटमेंट जारी कर बताया कि कपल ने तलाक लेने का फैसला किया है. पत्नी के मुताबिक वो इस रिश्ते में काफी दर्द से गुजर रही थीं, जिसे संभाल पाना उनके … Read more

Is India ready to say ‘I Do’ to prenuptial agreements? A legal opinion

Is India ready to say ‘I Do’ to prenuptial agreements? A legal opinion

The discussion surrounding prenuptial agreements (prenups) in India presents a unique confluence of legal, social, and cultural dimensions. Traditionally seen as antithetical to Indian matrimonial practices, prenups are steadily gaining recognition for their potential benefits. With changing societal norms and evolving matrimonial dynamics, it is vital to explore how prenuptial agreements could be effectively integrated … Read more

Jennifer Lopez shuts down divorce question from media: ‘You know better’

Jennifer Lopez shuts down divorce question from media: ‘You know better’

Singer-actor Jennifer Lopez recently reacted to a question from the media regarding her divorce rumours. Lopez is married to actor and director Ben Affleck. Lopez shut down the reporter gracefully but firmly. When a reporter asked what she has to say about the divorce reports, Lopez just smiled and gently said, “You know better than … Read more

Weight Loss Surgery Has a Big Effect on Marriage

Weight Loss Surgery Has a Big Effect on Marriage

Aug. 9, 2022 – Kristal was only in her mid-30s when she decided to have surgery. Her doctor said it was too early. But the Oregon mom of three had found herself in the hospital twice for obesity-related lung complications before her 35th birthday. So she got the gastric sleeve. And at first it seemed … Read more

Divorced Parents Are Clashing Over COVID-19 Vaccines

Divorced Parents Are Clashing Over COVID-19 Vaccines

July 12, 2021 — Now that the COVID-19 vaccines are available for children ages 12 and older, some divorced parents are facing a challenge: What to do when one parent wants the kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine and the other parent doesn’t. This is the situation facing Michelle Roy-Augustin*, a divorced mom of … Read more

What to Do if You’re Co-Parenting With a Narcissist

What to Do if You’re Co-Parenting With a Narcissist

Ten years ago, when Cat Blake divorced her husband, co-parenting their daughter was relatively smooth. “We were co-parenting relatively well, with some hiccups along the way,” she says. But a few years later, when she published an autobiography about her struggles with co-dependency, things took a turn for the worse. “My ex-husband and his new … Read more