Family law / India

Maintenance Calculator India

Get an indicative maintenance estimate in about two minutes using income, needs, children and practical financial responsibilities.

Private, instant estimate

This calculator runs in your browser. We do not save the income, expense or family details you enter.

Step 1

Your situation

Who is seeking maintenance? Relationship status State / UT Number of children Children's ages

Step 2

Income

Paying spouse

Monthly take-home salary ₹ Business/professional income ₹ Rental income ₹ Other regular income ₹ Existing court-ordered maintenance ₹ Dependants financially supported

Applicant

Monthly take-home income ₹ Other income ₹ Employment status Earning capacity (context only; excluded from estimate) ₹

Step 3

Monthly needs

Use the sliders to build a practical monthly needs estimate.

Estimated monthly needs

Step 4

Lifestyle and circumstances

Standard of living

Relevant circumstances

Result

Your indicative maintenance range

per month

Lower estimate

Mid estimate

Upper estimate

Affordability indicator

Applicant's estimated monthly needs

Income difference

What if paying spouse income changes?

Educational estimate only

This calculator does not determine the amount a court will award. Maintenance in India depends on the facts of each case, applicable law, evidence, income, reasonable needs, dependants, standard of living and judicial discretion.

This tool is a planning aid, not legal advice, a court prediction, or a guarantee of maintenance payable or receivable. Different statutory routes and evidence can lead to substantially different outcomes. Speak with a qualified advocate for advice about your specific circumstances.

How this maintenance estimate works

The estimator uses income, monthly needs, dependants, child-related expenses and lifestyle context to produce a planning range. It does not use a fixed salary percentage as a legal rule.

Why is maintenance not simply 25% of salary?

Indian maintenance decisions are fact-specific. Income evidence, needs, liabilities, dependants and applicable law can all matter.

What if both spouses earn?

The applicant's income and earning capacity may reduce need, but the full circumstances still matter.

Interim vs final maintenance

Temporary and final orders can be assessed differently depending on evidence and stage of the case.

Questions

Maintenance calculator FAQs

Is maintenance the same as alimony?

In India, maintenance is the broader legal term. Alimony is commonly used for post-divorce spousal support.

Can maintenance be claimed without divorce?

Yes. Support for a spouse or child can be sought without waiting for a divorce decree, depending on the facts and the statute used.