What justifies alimony?
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What justifies alimony?
They are: To compensate a spouse who sacrifices his or her ability to earn income during the marriage; To compensate a spouse for the ongoing care of children, over and above any child support obligation; or, To help a spouse in financial need arising from the breakdown of the marriage.
What is a reasonable amount of alimony?
Monthly payout: Supreme Court has capped monthly alimony at 25% of husband’s gross salary. It can be raised and lowered as per the changes in husband’s salary. Lump sum settlement: No benchmark on lump sum settlement. It usually ranges from 1/5th to 1/3rd of the husband’s net worth and is a one-time settlement.
Why would a husband have to pay alimony?
Alimony, derived from the Latin word alimonia, means sustenance. It means an allowance or amount the court orders one spouse — in India, it is generally the husband — to pay to the other spouse for sustenance, while and after undergoing a divorce.
