Alimony Rights: Does the husband also get alimony money after divorce? Know what the rules say..

There is a debate on social media every day regarding alimony and dowry. Users often say that if taking dowry is wrong, then taking alimony is also not right. Although taking dowry is illegal, alimony is legally considered a right.

People often have this confusion in their minds that alimony gives rights only to women. Men have not got any such right, but this is completely wrong.

Let us know what the law says about this.

What does the law say?

In India, under Sections 24 and 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act 1995, it is said that during divorce, either the husband or the wife can request the court for alimony money.

This means that no gender discrimination has been made during this rule.

This also means that not only women, but men can also demand alimony money.

If the husband proves in court that he is financially weak and his wife is more capable, then she can get alimony.

Then, where did this concept come from?

In earlier times, very few women were financially capable. They used to take care of the family. But with time, women became financially capable. At many places, they achieved high positions.

That is why, during divorce, most women used to demand alimony from their husbands. So that they do not face any financial problems. But now women are as capable as men. That is why the issue of alimony arises every day.

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