Who Pays Alimony — And When? - video Dailymotion

Skip to player Skip to main content Skip to footer

7/11/2025

Who Pays Alimony — And When?

Category

Transcript

Display full video transcript

00:00Cricketer Yusvendra Chahal recently made headlines, not for his bowling,

00:04but for the 4.7 crore alimony he was ordered to pay his wife after divorce.

00:10Last year, Hardik Pandya claimed all his assets were in his mother's name,

00:14allegedly to avoid paying alimony to wife Natasha Stankovic.

00:18These cases triggered a social media storm,

00:21turning alimony into a men versus women debate.

00:24But what is alimony and why does the law provide for it?

00:30Alimony or maintenance exists as a social justice measure

00:37to support the spouse, usually the wife, and dependent children

00:41after separation or divorce.

00:43Why? Because in traditional marriages, women often stepped back from work

00:47or never worked outside at all to take care of the family.

00:51Alimony ensures that they can remain financially stable

00:55even after the marriage ends.

00:57But here's what many don't know.

00:59Alimony is not just for women.

01:01Under the Hindu and Parsi marriage laws,

01:04a husband can also claim alimony if the wife earns more.

01:07But under Muslim, Christian and special marriage laws,

01:11only the wife can claim it.

01:13So what's the difference really between maintenance and alimony?

01:16Maintenance is usually monthly.

01:18It is paid during the separation and while divorce proceedings are on.

01:22Alimony on the other hand kicks in after the divorce is final,

01:25either as a lump sum like Chahal has paid or monthly payments as long as the wife remains unmarried.

01:31How much is it?

01:33There is no fixed formula.

01:35Courts look at several factors to decide.

01:37The social and financial status of both spouses,

01:40the wife's reasonable needs and those of the children,

01:43qualifications, jobs and incomes of both spouses,

01:46sacrifices that are made for the family by giving up a career,

01:50standard of living during marriage,

01:52the husband's ability to pay after accounting for his liabilities,

01:56and even litigation costs if the wife wasn't earning.

01:59Remember, alimony can also include assets like transfer of shares,

02:03property or savings to the wife or kids.

02:06And yes, if the husband proves that he is financially dependent

02:09or the wife is earning enough,

02:11courts can either reduce the amount or even award alimony to the husband.

02:15At its core, alimony is not about punishing one spouse or rewarding the other.

02:20It's about ensuring that no one, especially a dependent, remains penniless.

Recommended

5:10

Up next

All Your Divorce Questions, Answered

4/18/2025

5:28

Tree Man Bijay Kumar Jena collects oil polythene, grows plants to inspire plantation

5/16/2023

4:13

Sex racket busted in Dhenkanal, police suspect inter-state link

5/3/2023

2:46

Cases of sexual exploitation at Naxal camp surfaces in Odisha’s Malkangiri

4/30/2023

1:53

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 To Be Shot In Odisha’s Malkangiri

4/9/2023

3:14

Shocking! Daughter-In-Law Elopes With Father-In-Law In Rajasthan

3/5/2023

3:01

Babushaan Starrer Odia movie 'DAMaN' Hit The Theatres In Hindi From Today

2/3/2023

58:34

Non Stop Full Josh Telugu Old Songs Collection - Video Songs #Jukebox

10/24/2016

23:20

Jabardasth Comedy Club Epi 244 || Back 2 Back Telugu Non Stop Comedy Scenes

10/24/2016

17:07

Bruised, but battle-ready: Ben Stokes says he won’t miss Oval Test decider

yesterday

10:45

Gautam Gambhir blasts critics in fiery press conference after Manchester Test draw

yesterday

1:03

Paralysed Madhya Pradesh teacher seeks Euthanasia

yesterday

1:42

So Sorry: Ok Tata Bye Bye

yesterday

1:19

Gaza Photojournalist sells camera for food amid worsening famine

yesterday

1:27

YouTuber arrested for insulting Hindu deities

yesterday

9:35

PM Modi attends musical performance by Ilaiyaraaja at Gangaikonda Cholapuram fest

yesterday

6:53

Police arrest former Maharashtra minister's son-in-law in rave party raid

yesterday

17:04

PM receives grand welcome at Tiruchirappalli, visits Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple

yesterday

2:48

Vijay Deverakonda, Bhagyashrii Borse visit Tirupati temple ahead of Kingdom release

yesterday

1:04

Pichhe jao: Video shows crowd being warned at Mansa Devi Temple before stampede

yesterday

6:31

Raj Thackeray meets cousin Uddhav at Matoshree, wishes him on his birthday

yesterday

4:21

PM Modi to attend grand event honouring Chola dynasty in Tamil Nadu

yesterday

0:31

Indian Film Screening Halted in UK Theatre

yesterday

0:22

Don’t Honk, Easily Provoked And Heavily Armed: Message On Gurgaon Car

yesterday

6:02

Boeing 737 MAX landing gear catches fire on runway in US, 179 onboard evacuated

yesterday