Maintainance after divorced

Dear Client,
When a marriage is annulled by a decree of divorce sought by the parties for mutual consent divorce under Sec. 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act and an application under Sec,125 Cr. PC claiming maintenance is resolved on a one-time settlement of maintenance, you are estopped from claiming further maintenance from the husband. In the following circumstances, a wife can claim maintenance after mutual consent divorce: 1. If no permanent alimony is granted in mutual consent divorce. 2. If a wife has reserved her right to claim maintenance under the settlement agreement. 3. If a provision is made in the settlement agreement for future payment of maintenance. 4. If a joint petition or settlement agreement filed along with the joint petition is silent on permanent alimony to the wife. Whether the Wife can claim maintenance after mutual consent divorce depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. Thus, if the Wife was granted one-time permanent alimony at the time of mutual consent divorce, and she received it as a full and final settlement, the wife cannot claim maintenance after the mutual consent divorce. However, if the settlement agreement filed in mutual consent divorce is silent on permanent alimony to the wife, she can claim maintenance after mutual consent divorce. It is important that while filing mutual consent divorce, the settlement agreement is carefully drafted to avoid any future dispute or claim.

Dear client,
Once you and your husband obtain a divorce under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act and agree to a one-time settlement amount (like the ₹12 lakh you received), your ability to claim future maintenance is generally restricted. The one-time settlement is considered a full and final resolution of all financial matters between you, including any potential maintenance claims.

However, there are a few exceptions. If your settlement agreement or the court's order includes specific terms allowing future maintenance claims, you might still have a legal basis for such claims. Additionally, in rare cases of fraud, coercion, or significant unforeseen changes in circumstances, you might be able to pursue further maintenance. Hope our prompt support in this matter would be greatly appreciated.