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Is working wife liable to pay alimony if husband is unemployed india
17-Jul-2024 (In Divorce Law)
Yes, under the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, a working wife can be ordered to pay alimony or maintenance to her unemployed husband in the event of a divorce. The act provides for both husband and wife to claim maintenance from each other if they are unable to support themselves after the divorce.
Section 25�of the Hindu Marriage Act states that either spouse, irrespective of gender, may claim permanent alimony�from the other if they do not have the financial means to support themselves after the divorce. The court will consider several factors such as the financial status of both parties, their age, physical and mental health, and their ability to earn a livelihood while deciding the amount of maintenance to be paid.
Thus, a working wife can be ordered to pay alimony to her unemployed husband if he is unable to support himself after the divorce, provided that the court finds it necessary and appropriate under the given circumstances.
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