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Can a husband reduce maintenance liability by showing heavy loan deductions from his salary? Jharkhand High Court answers why loans taken for future asset creation cannot automatically reduce alimony obligations. JHARKHAND: The Jharkhand High Court has held that a husband generally cannot reduce his maintenance or permanent alimony obligation by claiming deductions for loans taken…
Can a father be ordered to continue an ₹11 lakh fixed deposit and also pay separate monthly maintenance for the same child? The Calcutta High Court has clarified how courts must prevent overlapping financial burdens while protecting the child’s needs. KOLKATA: The Calcutta High Court has held that a father should not be forced to…
Can a wife receive maintenance twice for the same period from different courts? Gautam Budh Nagar Court answered this question while deciding interim maintenance in a case that could impact many matrimonial disputes. NOIDA: The Civil Judge (Junior Division), Gautam Budh Nagar has held that a wife cannot receive double maintenance for the same period…
Can a husband be declared ex-parte and ordered to pay maintenance without proof that he even received the court notice? The Madhya Pradesh High Court examined whether such proceedings are legally sustainable. MADHYA PRADESH:The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Family Court cannot pass an ex-parte order without first confirming that notice sent…
Can an employed spouse’s claimed income be accepted without proof while the other spouse’s salary is presumed? The MP High Court held that such a maintenance determination is legally unsustainable and must be based on verified financial evidence. MADHYA PRADESH: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that a Family Court acts illegally when it…
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