Alimony

Court Awards Hasin Jahan ₹4 Lakh Monthly Alimony from Cricketer Mohammed Shami, Ending Years of Legal Struggles

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Kolkata, India — A significant ruling in an ongoing family court dispute has been handed down, granting Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, a monthly alimony of ₹4 lakh. Jahan has faced legal challenges since 2018 in her efforts to secure financial support for herself and their daughter. Imtiaz Ahmed, Jahan’s attorney, confirmed the details of the court’s decision, stating that Shami is required to pay ₹1.5 lakh per month to Jahan and ₹2.5 lakh for their daughter. This ruling was delivered by a bench led by Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee … Read more

New Report Reveals Lack of Alimony Payment Guidelines in Wisconsin, Raising Concerns of Unfairness in Divorce Court

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MADISON, Wisconsin – Divorce court proceedings regarding alimony payments in Wisconsin have lacked a defined formula, potentially resulting in unfair outcomes, according to a recent report. Custody X Change, an online firm specializing in assisting families through divorce, conducted an analysis of alimony laws across the country. The study found that only about a third of states have established formulas for determining alimony payments. In the remaining states, including Wisconsin, judges have discretion in deciding the amount without any specific guidelines. While settlement agreements are often reached before court proceedings, this is not always the … Read more