Interim maintenance while the case goes on

What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).

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Your situation

Is there already a maintenance order or case? A case is pending

Papers to gather

Proof of the relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate)
The starting point of any claim. Where: Your records.
Papers in the pending case and the next date
Keeps you prepared for the next hearing. Where: Your advocate or the court.
Your own income proof, or a note that you have none
Courts often require both sides to disclose income and assets in an affidavit. Where: Salary slips, ITR, bank statements.
Monthly expense records (rent, food, school fees, medical bills, loan EMIs)
Supports the amount claimed. Where: Bills, receipts, statements.
Messages showing support was refused or stopped
Shows the need to approach the court. Where: Your phone.

You may also need, depending on your answers

Records of the paying person's income, job, business, property or lifestyle — The amount depends on their means.
Children's school fee receipts and medical records — Children's costs are considered separately.
The gift or transfer deed and any record of the promise of care — May support a claim to undo the transfer.
Your income, liabilities, other dependants and payments already made — The court will weigh your means and obligations.
Proof of payments already made — May be adjusted against claims.

What the law says

Spouses, children and parents can claim under different laws (including the BNSS, personal laws, the Domestic Violence Act, and the senior citizens' maintenance law).

General information, not legal advice.

Saboot will also ask

Who needs support, or who is being asked to pay?
Do you have any lawful record of the paying person's income or assets?
Do you have your own income?

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Sources

The full guide: Maintenance or financial support · All situations