My husband and I have been living apart for four months. He doesn’t want to live with me, but he’s also not seeking a divorce. I’m currently not working and my father is the sole earner in our family. My husband earns around ₹70,000-₹80,000 per month, and I used to earn ₹25,000 per month before I resigned. While I’m actively looking for a job, finding a suitable opportunity has been difficult. Is it possible for me to seek maintenance from my husband in this situation?

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Law Forum › Category: Divorce › My husband and I have been living apart for four months. He doesn’t want to live with me, but he’s also not seeking a divorce. I’m currently not working and my father is the sole earner in our family. My husband earns around ₹70,000-₹80,000 per month, and I used to earn ₹25,000 per month before I resigned. While I’m actively looking for a job, finding a suitable opportunity has been difficult. Is it possible for me to seek maintenance from my husband in this situation?
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Apni Law Staff asked 11 months ago

My husband and I have been living apart for four months. He doesn’t want to live with me, but he’s also not seeking a divorce. I’m currently not working and my father is the sole earner in our family. My husband earns around ₹70,000-₹80,000 per month, and I used to earn ₹25,000 per month before I resigned. While I’m actively looking for a job, finding a suitable opportunity has been difficult. Is it possible for me to seek maintenance from my husband in this situation?

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Apni Law Staff answered 11 months ago

Yes, you can seek maintenance from your husband under the Hindu Marriage Act. As you are living apart due to his unwillingness and you are currently unemployed, a court may order him to pay maintenance while you seek employment. The amount will be decided based on his income, your past earnings, and other factors.

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