Divorce Published & Fact-Checked 27 Aug 2026

How is interim maintenance and permanent alimony calculated in family court?

Verified Legal Answer • Reviewed by Hire Your Vakeel Legal Panel (Updated for 2026 / BNS & BNSS)

Courts follow Supreme Court guidelines in Rajnesh v. Neha, evaluating both spouses' income affidavits, standard of living, financial liabilities, dependent children education, and earning capacity (typically 20%-33% of husband's net income).

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