Maintenance

At Veemal Verma & Associates, our maintenance lawyers in Delhi provide expert legal guidance and representation in all maintenance-related matters. Whether you are seeking spousal support, child maintenance, or parental assistance, or need defense against wrongful maintenance claims, our experienced team ensures your rights are protected and fair outcomes are achieved under Indian law.

Understanding Maintenance Law in India

Maintenance is a legal entitlement under personal laws and secular statutes, ensuring financial support for dependents. Key legal provisions include:

• Section 125, CrPC – Maintenance for wife, children, and parents.

• Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956

• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

• Relevant provisions under Muslim, Christian, and Parsi personal laws

Our Legal Services in Maintenance Matters

1. Filing and Defending Maintenance Claims

• Preparing and filing petitions for interim or monthly maintenance.

• Representing clients facing wrongful maintenance demands.

• Ensuring fair consideration of income, assets, and liabilities by courts.

2. Maintenance for Spouses

• Assistance for wives deserted or neglected by their husbands.

• Interim maintenance during ongoing matrimonial disputes.

• Guidance on long-term maintenance post-divorce or judicial separation.

3. Maintenance for Children

• Filing claims for minors’ education, health, and upbringing expenses.

• Legal support in paternity disputes or denial of parental responsibility.

• Seeking enhanced maintenance for special needs or rising costs.

4. Maintenance for Parents

• Petitions under Section 125 CrPC for elderly or dependent parents.

• Legal action against children failing to provide support.

5. Modifications and Enforcement

• Filing for enhancement or reduction of maintenance based on financial changes.

• Legal measures to enforce payment in case of delays or non-compliance.