Is spousal support or interim maintenace available while the divorce is pending in court, or only after the divorce has become final?
Yes, as per Hindu Marriage Act, interim maintenance can be provided to either of the spouse in case one of the party does not have sufficient means and the other party has sufficient means. There is no definite formula as to the quantum of maintenance and it varies from case to case, status of the parties and the past conditions when spouse were living together.
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