Called for mediation for DV case filed by me
17-Feb-2026 (In Divorce Law)
I have been called for mediation for DV case i.my husband is earning around 2 lakhs/month but right now he is showing that he is in financiall crisis snd having loan of 25 lakhs.he wanted me to settle only 25 thousand/month excluding my child school fees (38,500 quarterly which he will pay quarterly.i am working and earning 35,000 per month but living in NCR(so expensive) with 21K on rent .I barely trust him because of past issues we had..please suggest how can i deal with this situation?
In DV/maintenance matters, actual earning capacity and lifestyle of the husband are considered, not merely what he claims on paper. If he is earning around ₹2 lakhs per month, he cannot avoid his legal responsibility by showing loans or temporary financial difficulty. Loans are secondary to the duty to maintain wife and child.
Your own income does not disentitle you from maintenance, especially when you are living in NCR with high rent and child-related expenses. Maintenance is decided keeping in mind:
Standard of living during marriage
Actual income and assets of husband
Needs of wife and child
Education expenses of the child
₹25,000 per month appears prima facie inadequate considering rent, cost of living, and child expenses.
Practical steps you should take:
Ask him to disclose full income, bank statements, ITRs, loan documents.
Do not rely only on oral assurances—any settlement must be in writing and through court.
If mediation fails, you can seek interim maintenance under DV Act / Section 125 CrPC where courts usually award realistic amounts.
Child’s education, medical and daily expenses should be separately and clearly provided, not vaguely promised.
Mediation is for mutual settlement, not pressure. You are well within your rights to reject an unfair offer and let the court decide a just amount
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