Maintenance

Maintenance is a legal right designed to provide financial support to a spouse, children, or parents who are unable to support themselves. I provide compassionate and strategic legal assistance for all maintenance-related matters.

Overview

I handle all maintenance cases, securing financial support for those who need it most. This includes helping wives get maintenance from a spouse, ensuring their financial needs are met during or after a divorce. I also assist in securing maintenance for minor children, making sure their education and daily expenses are covered. Lastly, I help elderly parents claim maintenance from their children, as protected by the law.

Maintenance

I handle all maintenance cases, securing financial support for wives, minor children, and elderly parents to ensure their well-being.

Maintenance of Wife

I help wives claim or defend applications for maintenance from their husbands during or after a divorce. My goal is to ensure your financial needs are met based on your lifestyle and your spouse's earning capacity.

Maintenance of Minor Children

I assist in securing financial support for minor children, ensuring their education, healthcare, and daily expenses are covered. The child's welfare is always the top priority.

Maintenance of Elderly Parents

The law protects senior citizens who cannot support themselves. I can help elderly parents claim maintenance from their children under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

Process Workflow

Initial Consultation & Case Assessment

Detailed evaluation of financial documents, child's needs, and Family circumstances to advise on entitlement and strategy.

Drafting & Filing of Plaint

Preparation of Maintenance applications, custody petitions, and service of notice on the respondent.

Interim Relief Applications

Seeking interim Maintenance and custody orders pending final hearings to ensure immediate protection.

Evidence Collection & Hearing Preparation

Gathering income proofs, school records, and witness statements; preparing clients for cross-examination.

Court Proceedings

Presentation of oral arguments, examination of parties and witnesses, and submission of supporting documents before the Family Court or District Court.

Final Orders & Appeals

Securing final orders and representing clients in appeals or revisions in the High Court when necessary.

Why Choose Advocate Prateek Aggarwal & Associates

Fair Dealing & Complete Trust

Transparent communication and honest assessment of rights and obligations.

100% Transparency

Clear fee structures with no hidden costs.

Professional Excellence

Rigorous preparation, strategic advocacy, and ethical practice.

Zero Harassment Policy

Respectful and dignified treatment at every stage.

24/7 Availability

Urgent legal support whenever required.

Pre-Litigation Mediation

Exploring amicable settlement options to minimize emotional and financial costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wives, minor children, and parents who are unable to maintain themselves. 

The court considers several factors, including the income and financial status of both parties, their standard of living, and the specific needs of the person seeking maintenance. For children, the cost of education, healthcare, and daily expenses are also considered.

Yes. You can file an application for interim maintenance, which provides temporary financial support while the main divorce proceedings are ongoing.

If a court order for maintenance is not followed, you can file an application for the enforcement of the order. The court can take action to recover the amount, which may include attaching the person’s salary or property.