Legal Glossary | M

MAINTENANCE

by | Jan 14, 2024

  • Maintenance: Is a legal arrangement in which one spouse provides financial support to the other after a divorce or separation. This support is intended to help the lower-earning or financially dependent spouse maintain a certain standard of living that they were accustomed to during the marriage. (Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code)

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