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Demanding more alimony after taking some amount


08-Jul-2025 (In Divorce Law)
Married on 2019 may separated in 2020 Jan, inbetween period blessed with 1baby girl, but some disputes we separated they asked alimony amount 14lakhs, I have paid 8lkhs, for balance 6, she not coming for mutual divorce, asking more 15lakhs, am unavailable to pay, applied for consent divorce but no result, she filed maintenance case on me, i deployed a advocate, he is also neutral not even any information maintenance case on me, in 1.5yr, pls help any suggestions, am hopeless on advocates,
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Answer #1
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Definitely we are to help u but u should not loose hope U paid 8 laks as u said still 6 laks remaining meanwhile she filed maintenance case no issue all can be closed. Wt is ur issue tat not paid rest amount so I want to understand ur case first then I can help u regarding this matter
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Advocate Gunturu Satya Sridevi

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Answer #2
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Since your wife is refusing a mutual divorce and demanding extra money beyond the agreed 14 lacs, you can contest the maintenance case based on your financial capacity and past payments. If you already paid 8 lakhs, keep all proofs with you. You can file for contested divorce citing cruelty. You can also consider changing your advocate if you are not getting proper updates. File a petition to reduce or dismiss maintenance under the section 125 of CrPC. If she is capable of earning or already has support, immediatly consult a lawyer for better support.
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Advocate Pavani Kumari

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Answer #3
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File for contested divorce citing cruelty/extortion. Submit proof of ₹8L paid. Change lawyer, seek court mediation, and contest false maintenance if she's earning. Oppose extra demand. Attend maintenance case, seek reduction. Court decides fairly based on income.
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Advocate Anoosha Tamma

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Answer #4
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Based on your situation, since you've already paid ₹8 lakhs and she is now demanding ₹15 lakhs more, you can contest the excessive demand in court. File a response in the maintenance case under Section 125 CrPC, stating your financial capacity and previous payments. If your wife is unwilling for mutual divorce, you may proceed with a contested divorce under cruelty or desertion grounds. Also, change your current advocate if he is inactive—an effective and dedicated lawyer is essential. File RTIs or applications to get updates if your lawyer is not informing you. Don't lose hope—many cases see resolution with persistence and legal guidance.
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