My wife has filed for interim maintenance and I’m looking for advice on how to manage this situation. We don’t have children, and I already received an ex parte order regarding our shared home. I’m open to a mutual settlement, but she’s pushing for maintenance. How can I navigate this situation?

In India, a wife can seek interim maintenance even without children under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. Your ex parte order regarding the home doesn’t automatically negate her claim for maintenance. It’s advisable to engage with your wife and a family lawyer to explore a mutual settlement, keeping in mind the legal framework and your individual circumstances.