Divorce and money

Originally posted by : Dev

Husband wants divorce from 498a wife
Observation: Divorce without S. 498a IPC closure is not advised. However if it is MCD we are discussing here then quash of S. 498a IPC is also important before final payment in consideration of MCD is opted for. hence clarify if you want to is it plain vanilla divorce or agreement MoU based MCD we are sitting here to discuss ?

1. Do he has to give money for marriage expenses?
Take: No. Hon'ble SC has said no. of times marriage expenses spent by parties have not to return back. It is other matter metro ladies include marriage expenses into dowry list and ask for its return or money at Bail time and subsequent phase of trial too.

2. Do he has to give money for clothes etc at the time of marriage?
Take: If they were trousseau given at the time of marriage then yes otherwise no as they are priced possessions of a bride passed on from generations to next is my view J

3. Do he has to give one time alimony based on his earnings and status?
Take: Unless we get clarity if this is MCD we are sitting on discussion or plain vanilla divorce I find it hard  to give clear opinion to this para for the time being.

I know her Istridhan has to be given in any case.
Take: Oh yes check what all were included in istridhan demand list before giving !