Alimony Calculator India (2025) – CRPC 125 & Maintenance Estimator

What Is an Alimony / Maintenance Calculator ?

An alimony (maintenance) calculator is a financial estimation tool used to calculate the approximate monthly support a spouse may receive during separation or divorce.
While courts decide the final amount based on evidence, this calculator gives a clear, law-based estimate so you can plan financially.

This India-specific calculator follows the legal principles of:

• Section 125 CrPC

• Hindu Marriage Act, Sections 24 & 25

• Special Marriage Act

• Supreme Court Guidelines (20–25% benchmark)

How the Alimony Calculator Works (Simple Explanation)

To maintain simplicity and accuracy, the calculator uses:

Net Income = 70% of Gross Income
(actual tax deductions may differ)

Standard Indian Alimony Formula

This formula is widely used for temporary and long-term maintenance estimation across multiple states.

Why Use This Calculator?

• Instant maintenance estimation

• Helps understand potential financial obligations

• Useful before negotiation or mediation

• Designed using real court-recognized principles

• Separate calculation logic for wife, husband, and children

• Ideal for family lawyers, clients, and couples planning separation

Disclaimer: These are approximate values. Courts may modify the amount based on lifestyle, evidence, children, liabilities, and financial needs.

Who Can Claim Maintenance?

Indian courts may award maintenance to:

• Wife

• Husband (in rare justified cases)

• Minor children

• Disabled major children

• Parents (under CrPC 125)

A spouse generally becomes eligible if:

• They cannot maintain themselves

• They earn significantly less

• They were financially dependent during marriage

• They have custody of children

• They have medical or genuine financial need

Types of Maintenance in India

1. Interim Maintenance

Temporary monthly support granted during ongoing legal proceedings.

2. Permanent Alimony (Lump Sum)

One-time settlement amount awarded at the time of divorce.

3. Monthly Maintenance

Regular monthly financial support for living expenses.

4. Child Maintenance

Covers schooling, food, healthcare, clothing, extracurriculars, and upbringing.

How Courts Calculate Maintenance in India

Indian courts follow a standard benchmark:

20% – 25% of the husband’s net monthly income

(For wives; may vary based on facts)

But courts also evaluate:

• Income of both spouses

• Marriage duration

• Number of dependents

• Liabilities & EMIs

• Standard of living

• Age & health

• Lifestyle before separation

• Education & employability

• Custody of children

This calculator uses the same practical logic.

Maintenance for Wife

A wife may receive maintenance if:

• She is unemployed or earns very little

• Husband earns significantly more

• She was dependent during marriage

• She has custody of minor children

• Health or age prevents employment

• She is living separately for valid reasons

Maintenance for Husband

Courts may award maintenance to husbands if:

• Wife earns significantly more

• Husband has disability or medical conditions

• Husband is financially dependent

• Husband earns extremely low income

Although rare, courts have passed such orders in recent years.

Child Maintenance – Highest Priority

Courts ensure the child’s:

• Education

• Medical needs

• Food & clothing

• Lifestyle continuity

• School & tuition cost

Even if wife/husband is denied maintenance, child maintenance is still mandatory.

Supreme Court Guidelines (Updated 2025)

Some key principles:

• 25% of the husband’s net income is a fair starting point

• Wife’s income must be considered

• Child maintenance is compulsory

• Interim maintenance should be granted quickly

• Lifestyle before separation must be maintained

• Delaying tactics increase liability

• Both incomes must be disclosed honestly

These guidelines strongly influence the calculator’s logic.

Alimony vs Maintenance (Difference)

How LSO Legal’s Alimony Calculator Works

This calculator uses four main parameters:

1. Husband’s income & expenses

2. Wife’s income (if any)

3. Number of children

4. Actual court logic (CRPC 125 + HMA + Supreme Court)

This gives one of the most realistic maintenance estimates in India.

When Does Maintenance Stop?

Maintenance may stop if:

• Spouse becomes financially independent

• Spouse remarries

• Child turns 18 (unless disabled)

• Lump sum alimony already paid

• Court modifies the order due to changed circumstances

Can Maintenance Be Modified Later?

Yes. Either spouse can apply for:

• Increase (inflation / higher needs / custody changes)

• Decrease (job loss / major income change)

Common Myths About Maintenance

❌ Myth: Only wives get maintenance

✔ Truth: Husbands can also claim in certain conditions.

❌ Myth: Salary slip alone decides maintenance

✔ Truth: Lifestyle, bank records, assets also matter.

❌ Myth: Maintenance is permanent

✔ Truth: It changes based on circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How is alimony calculated during divorce?

Using this common formula: 33.3% of the payer’s net income – 25% of the receiver’s net income. Courts may adjust based on evidence.

2. Is this calculator legally accurate?

It provides an estimate based on real court logic. Final amount depends on court evaluation.

3. Can husbands get maintenance in India?

Yes, if they earn significantly less or are financially dependent.

4. Does child support affect alimony?

Yes. Child maintenance is separate and mandatory.

5. What documents are required for actual maintenance calculation?

Income proofs, salary slips, ITR, bank statements, assets, expenses, and liabilities.

6. How long does maintenance last?

Till the spouse becomes independent, remarries, or court changes the order.

7. Can alimony be paid one-time?

Yes, through permanent alimony (lump sum).

8. What happens if alimony is not paid?

Court enforcement, penalties, attachment of salary, or legal action.

Conclusion

Alimony and maintenance are crucial for ensuring fairness, dignity, and financial stability during separation or divorce. This calculator provides a transparent, law-based estimate to help you understand what maintenance amount may reasonably be awarded.

For more accurate, case-specific advice, consult LSO family law experts.

1. Alimony Calculator in Madhya Pradesh

If you live in Madhya Pradesh and want to calculate alimony or maintenance after separation or divorce, use our instant alimony calculator. The formula works for CRPC 125, HMA Section 24, and DV Act cases. Whether you are from Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur or any MP district, this tool helps you estimate how much maintenance may legally be awarded.

2. Alimony Calculator in Uttar Pradesh

Citizens of Uttar Pradesh can quickly calculate their monthly alimony or maintenance using our online tool. Whether the case is under CRPC 125 or the Hindu Marriage Act, the calculation gives an approximate amount based on income comparison. Works for Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Prayagraj, Noida and all UP districts.

3. Alimony Calculator in Maharashtra

For people living in Maharashtra—including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and other districts—our alimony calculator helps estimate spousal maintenance as per standard guidelines followed by Indian courts. Just enter both incomes and get instant results.

4. Alimony Calculator in Rajasthan

Whether you are in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur or any other Rajasthan district, our calculator provides an approximate alimony amount based on income, dependents and legal provisions like CRPC 125 and HMA.

5. Alimony Calculator in Gujarat

From Ahmedabad to Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and other parts of Gujarat—citizens can use this tool to instantly calculate maintenance after separation or divorce. The calculation uses a standard formula accepted by most courts.

6. Alimony Calculator in Delhi

For all residents of Delhi—South Delhi, West Delhi, Rohini, Dwarka, Saket and all courts—this calculator helps you estimate maintenance payable under CRPC 125, DV Act and HMA Section 24.

7. Alimony Calculator in Haryana

If you are from Gurugram, Faridabad, Hisar, Karnal, Panipat or any Haryana district, the calculator gives you an approximate idea of alimony based on income and marital details.

8. Alimony Calculator in Punjab

Residents of Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Mohali and all Punjab districts can use our alimony calculator to understand possible maintenance amounts during divorce or separation.

9. Alimony Calculator in Bihar

People living in Patna, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur and other Bihar districts can instantly calculate their monthly alimony using our calculator based on standard legal principles.

10. Alimony Calculator in Jharkhand

This tool helps citizens of Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Bokaro and all Jharkhand districts estimate alimony/maintenance amounts under CRPC 125 and HMA provisions.

11. Alimony Calculator in Chhattisgarh

From Raipur to Bilaspur, Durg, Korba and all CG districts, residents can use this calculator to check estimated maintenance payable after separation.

12. Alimony Calculator in Karnataka

Whether you live in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Belagavi or any Karnataka city, this tool provides an instant estimate of alimony under Indian legal guidelines.

13. Alimony Calculator in Tamil Nadu

People from Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem and other Tamil Nadu districts can calculate alimony based on income and dependent details.

14. Alimony Calculator in Kerala

Residents of Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur and all Kerala districts can use the calculator to estimate monthly maintenance.

15. Alimony Calculator in Andhra Pradesh

Whether you are in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Nellore or any AP district, this calculator gives a quick estimate of spousal support payable.

16. Alimony Calculator in Telangana

Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar and all Telangana districts can use this calculator to check maintenance calculations easily.

17. Alimony Calculator in West Bengal

Citizens of Kolkata, Siliguri, Howrah, Durgapur, Asansol and other WB areas can estimate alimony as per standard legal formulas.

18. Alimony Calculator in Odisha

Residents of Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Puri and all Odisha districts can instantly calculate maintenance under CRPC 125 or HMA.

19. Alimony Calculator in Assam

From Guwahati to Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar and other Assam districts, this calculator helps estimate maintenance payable.

20. Alimony Calculator in Uttarakhand

Residents of Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Haldwani, Roorkee can use this tool to calculate alimony based on income.

21. Alimony Calculator in Himachal Pradesh

Citizens of Shimla, Mandi, Solan, Dharamshala and all HP districts can instantly calculate an approximate alimony amount.

22. Alimony Calculator in Goa

Residents in North Goa and South Goa can use this tool for easy alimony estimation.

23. Alimony Calculator in Tripura

Agartala and all Tripura district residents can use this calculator to check maintenance amounts.

24. Alimony Calculator in Meghalaya

Shillong and nearby district residents can calculate alimony instantly with this tool.

25. Alimony Calculator in Manipur

Imphal and all Manipur district residents can estimate maintenance using our calculator.

26. Alimony Calculator in Mizoram

Citizens of Aizawl and all Mizoram regions can calculate alimony easily.

27. Alimony Calculator in Nagaland

Residents of Kohima, Dimapur and all Nagaland districts can use this tool for monthly maintenance estimates.

28. Alimony Calculator in Sikkim

Gangtok and entire Sikkim region residents can calculate alimony instantly.

29. Alimony Calculator in Jammu & Kashmir

Residents of Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Udhampur and all J&K districts can use this calculator for instant maintenance estimation.

30. Alimony Calculator in Mumbai

Mumbai residents can easily estimate alimony/maintenance using our instant calculator based on standard Indian legal formulas for CRPC 125, HMA and DV Act.

2. Alimony Calculator in Delhi

Delhi citizens can calculate alimony instantly by comparing incomes and dependent details as per court guidelines.

3. Alimony Calculator in Bangalore

Bengaluru residents can check approximate alimony amounts using our tool designed as per Indian maintenance laws.

4. Alimony Calculator in Kolkata

Kolkata residents can use this calculator to estimate monthly spousal support after separation or divorce.

5. Alimony Calculator in Chennai

Chennai citizens can instantly calculate maintenance as per standard income-based formulas.

6. Alimony Calculator in Hyderabad

Hyderabad users can quickly get an estimate of alimony payable under Indian law.

7. Alimony Calculator in Pune

Pune residents can calculate alimony by entering income details and dependent count.

8. Alimony Calculator in Ahmedabad

Residents of Ahmedabad can check maintenance estimates instantly under CRPC 125 and HMA.

9. Alimony Calculator in Surat

Surat users can easily calculate approximate alimony using our online tool.

10. Alimony Calculator in Jaipur

Jaipur residents can get an estimated alimony amount through this instant calculator.