Family law / India

What could maintenance look like?

Answer a few simple questions to get an indicative monthly and one-time settlement range.

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Step 1

About the marriage

Your role Current status Marriage years Marriage months State / UT Children Children primarily living with

Step 2

Let us understand your monthly finances.

Financial dependants

Step 3

Spouse's money

Spouse monthly take-home income

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I do not know Other known income

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Employment status Approximate monthly expenses

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Assets (context only; excluded from estimate)

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Step 4

Does any of this apply?

Fault or misconduct is not used as a simple numeric multiplier because its relevance depends on applicable law and case facts.

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Possible one-time settlement

By continuing, you understand that this tool provides an indicative educational estimate and not legal advice.

Why did I get this estimate?

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Children:

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What could change this estimate?

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Indicative estimate only

This calculator provides a general educational estimate based on the information you entered. Maintenance/alimony in India is not determined by a single fixed formula or percentage. Courts may consider the applicable law, income and assets of the parties, reasonable needs, dependants, standard of living, liabilities, duration and circumstances of the marriage, and other case-specific factors.

The result is not legal advice, a court prediction, or a guarantee of maintenance payable or receivable. Actual orders may be substantially higher, lower, or nil. Consult a qualified advocate for advice about your circumstances.

Questions

Alimony calculator FAQs

What is the difference between maintenance and alimony in India?

Maintenance is the usual statutory term for support of a spouse or child. Alimony is the popular word for post-divorce spousal support. Indian petitions typically use maintenance.

Does this divorce alimony calculator use a fixed percentage?

No. Indian courts do not apply one universal percentage. This tool produces an illustrative range from the figures you enter.

Does the US alimony recapture formula apply in India?

No. The IRS recapture formula is a United States tax rule. It does not decide Indian maintenance.

Can I use this instead of an alimony lawyer?

No. The calculator is educational. Instruct a qualified advocate for advice, drafting and court work.