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Self aquired and inherited property in divorce alimony & maintenance


12-Nov-2025 (In Divorce Law)
In case of a contested divorce is it possible that the self acquired or inherited property of the husband would be considered by the court as assets to be shared with the wife or in another case would the properties be factored to calculate alimony or maintenence by the court.
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Answer #1
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Dear Madam, Even though the wife cannot claim ownership, the court must consider the husband’s income and assets when deciding on: Interim maintenance Permanent alimony (Sec. 25 Hindu Marriage Act) Maintenance under Sec. 125 Cr.P.C. Maintenance under Domestic Violence Act (Sec. 20, 22) The Supreme Court has repeatedly held so.
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Answer #2
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Court can consider your husband's self acquired property only when your claim is monthly maintenance or permanent alimony in divorce case. If you need any further queries about divorce issues or alimony please contact me.
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