How Court Decides Alimony Amount? Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma have been divorced. The Bandra Family Court approved their divorce petition. The Bombay High Court had allowed the waiver of the ‘cooling-off’ period to expedite the process. As part of the divorce settlement, Dhanashree Verma has received an alimony of Rs 4.75 crore from Chahal. The amount was decided by mutual consent. The court approved this settlement and ensured that both parties do not face any problems. (How Court Decides Alimony Amount?)
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How Alimony is Decided?
There’s no exact formula in Indian law to decide the amount of alimony. Courts decide the amount depending on the type of case. Supreme court had declared last year that alimony is not only to punish one partner but it is paid to secure financial stability of dependent partner. The Supreme Court had decided mainly eight factors in same directive. Those are :
1. Financial condition of both parties
2. Their earning capacity
3. Contributions made during the marriage
4. Needs of the wife and children
5. Husband’s financial position and liabilities
6. Wife’s lifestyle during the marriage
7. Did either party compromise on his/her career?
8. Does the wife have her own sources of income?
Can Male Partner Demand for Alimony?
Usually, it is believed that only wife is eligible for alimony. However, according to Indian Law, even husbands can also demand alimony. Under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, if a husband proves that he was financially depended on wife, he can demand alimony. However, court conducts strict investigation and husband also needs to prove that he was unable to work due to genuine reasons.
High-Profile Divorces And Alimony –
Hrithik Roshan-Sussanne Khan: According to reports, around Rs 400 crore was demanded in the divorce settlement.
Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh: Saif had to pay alimony worth crores of rupees.
Karan Mehta-Nisha Rawal: The court passed a settlement of Rs 1.5 crore.
How is Alimony Decided in Other Countries?
USA: Some states have a fixed formula, while in some states judges take into account different factors.
UK: The main objective of the court is to ensure that both partners can have a decent standard of living even after divorce.
Germany and France: Financial support is given for some time after divorce.
China and Japan: Alimony amount is nominal and is usually in the form of a lump sum.
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