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Matrimonial Maintenance & Alimony Calculator

Calculate monthly interim maintenance, child support, rented accommodation allowance, accumulated arrears, and lump-sum permanent alimony benchmarks under Indian family laws.

Financial Parameters & Family Details

Supreme Court Benchmarks
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₹60,000 ₹1.20 Lakhs ₹2.00 Lakhs ₹3.50 Lakhs ₹5.00 Lakhs
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₹0 (Non-Earning) ₹30,000 ₹60,000 ₹1.00 Lakh
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Advanced Parameters (Rent, School Fees, Arrears & Alimony)

Judicial Maintenance Benchmarks

Rajnesh v. Neha Mandate
Recommended Total Monthly Maintenance
₹ 38,500 / mo
~32% of Husband's Monthly In-Hand Net
Wife Share (Sec 144 / HMA 24)
₹ 22,500 / mo
Child Support & Schooling
₹ 10,000 / mo
Residence (PWDVA Sec 19)
₹ 6,000 / mo
Litigation Expense
₹ 35,000 (One-Time)
Accumulated Arrears (10 Mos):
Payable from date of filing application
₹ 3,85,000
Permanent Lump-Sum Alimony Benchmark (Sec 25 HMA)
₹ 20.0 Lakhs ₹ 35.0 Lakhs
Based on 1/5th to 1/3rd net asset evaluation & 3 to 5 years multiplier benchmark.
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Supreme Court Judgments & Maintenance Guidelines

Interim and permanent alimony assessments are governed by landmark Supreme Court benchmarks in Rajnesh v. Neha (2020) 10 SCC 733, Kalyan Dey Chowdhury v. Rita Dey Chowdhury (2017), and Section 125 CrPC / Section 144 BNSS 2023. Standard judicial practice allocates 20%–25% of the husband's net disposable income for spousal maintenance, subject to mandatory asset-liability disclosures under Annexures I–III.

Statutory Disclaimer: Calculated maintenance figures represent automated statutory approximations computed under Supreme Court guidelines. Final maintenance awards are adjudicated by competent Family Courts based on sworn Income & Asset Affidavits, standard of living, and independent spouse earnings.

Supreme Court Principles on Matrimonial Maintenance

Governing precedents from the Supreme Court of India regarding quantification and enforcement

Rajnesh v. Neha (2020)

The landmark Supreme Court verdict made comprehensive Income & Asset Affidavits mandatory for both spouses. Maintenance is awarded from the date of filing the application rather than the date of order.

Kalyan Dey Chowdhury (2017)

The Supreme Court established that 25% of the husband's net monthly salary serves as a reasonable benchmark for interim maintenance to the wife to maintain the marital standard of living.

Neha Tyagi v. Deepak Tyagi (2021)

The Supreme Court held that a father's statutory obligation to maintain minor children is unconditional and absolute, irrespective of marital discord or custody battles.

Aditi alias Mithi (2023)

Reaffirmed coercive recovery execution mechanisms, including salary attachment and civil imprisonment, against defaulting spouses who fail to clear accumulated maintenance arrears.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does the earning capacity of the wife affect maintenance awards?
Under the Rajnesh v. Neha guidelines, the court assesses whether the wife's income is sufficient to sustain her in the lifestyle she was accustomed to in the matrimonial home. Mere earning capacity is not a ground to refuse maintenance, though actual substantial income reduces quantum proportionally.
2. From what date does maintenance liability start?
The Supreme Court conclusively held in Rajnesh v. Neha that maintenance must be awarded from the date of filing the application, ensuring dependent spouses are not prejudiced by delays in adjudication.
3. Are EMIs and loans deducted from husband's gross income?
Mandatory statutory deductions (Income Tax, PF, ESI) are fully deducted. However, voluntary commercial loans and non-essential EMIs are generally capped at 25% of income to prevent artificial depression of net income.
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