Maintenance is a fundamental part of all matrimonial proceedings. Application for maintenance raised by spouses who do not have sufficient earnings to maintain herself. Maintenance can also be classified into two parts:
1. Interim Maintenance
2. Permanent Maintenance
Interim Maintenance
It is such kind of maintenance provided during the pendency of the case in the court. The principal idea behind generous such maintenance is that one party should not lose and stand on a weaker footing at the time of contesting the. The court constantly tries to bring both the party at equivalent.
Permanent Maintenance
It is given at the time when the whole case is finally decided in court. It might be monthly depends upon the facts and conditions of the case.