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Under Muslim Marriage law, maintenance is paid by your husband to you and your children after the divorce has taken place. You do not have to pay maintenance to your husband as under Muslim law, only a man has to pay and take care of the woman after the divorce.
You can go to the Court to ask your husband to pay you maintenance. Courts determine the sum of maintenance based on the financial capacities of the husband.
Maintenance for Wife
In Muslim law, you have a right to get maintenance from your husband till:
- Your Iddat period for divorce is over.
- After your iddat period until you remarry.
- You can also ask for more maintenance if the amount you are receiving is insufficient based on circumstances.
You cannot get maintenance from your husband if he has died. However, you have options of getting maintenance from:
- Any relatives who may inherit your wealth and property.
- Your children.
- Your parents.
- State Wakf Board.
Along with your maintenance, you are entitled to get the mehr amount mentioned in your nikahnama. This mehr is given either on divorce or on death of your husband.
Aliya
October 8, 2023
Devorce ke baad ek week ke liye idat pr Beth sakte hai?agar me apne husband ko chodne ke baad kahi Kam kr rhi hu aur me vha se ek hafte se zyada choti nhi le sakti ho us hal me mujhe kya Krna huga
Sikha
December 10, 2024
The iddat period lasts for 3 months from the date of divorce. So you can do so within a week. The first step for you should be to communicate openly with your employer about your need for leave during the iddat period. By presenting your situation honestly, you may find your employer willing to accommodate your needs, even if the company’s traditional leave policy seems restrictive. If the company’s policy allows for limited holidays, you might consider negotiating for unpaid leave for your iddat period. Another option is working from home during the iddat period or adjusting your work hours to later dates. You may benefit from contacting your human resources department or employee assistance programs, which often provide resources for employees facing personal challenges.