A wife who is unable to maintain herself, and dependent children, have a legal right to maintenance from the husband or father. Maintenance ensures that financial dependence does not force anyone to remain in an unsafe or unfair situation.
What maintenance can cover
- Day-to-day living expenses
- Children's education and medical needs
- Interim maintenance while a case is pending
Maintenance is based on need and capacity
Courts weigh the claimant's reasonable needs against the earning capacity and means of the person liable to pay.
Yes. Interim maintenance can be claimed during proceedings so the dependent spouse and children are supported meanwhile.