Hiding property in divorce case (Bihar) — legal consequences? Also timeline for divorce & ₹40k maintenance when unemployed

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        May 5, 2026 at 1:12 am
        Hi everyone, I need some legal guidance regarding my ongoing matrimonial case in Bihar.

        My marriage has been about 2 years old.

        My wife has said she does not want to live with me, but on my lawyer’s advice, I have been stating in court that I am willing to continue the marriage.

        The matter is currently in Family Court, and I have not received bail yet in one of the related cases.

        My wife has filed for maintenance of ₹40,000 per month, but currently, I am not earning.

        I have a few questions:

        What are the legal consequences if a person hides property/assets during proceedings in Family Court or High Court? How strictly do courts verify this?

        Since my wife is not willing to live with me, how long can a contested divorce take in Bihar after 2 years of marriage?

        Given that I am currently unemployed, how does the court decide maintenance amount? Can ₹40,000 still be imposed?

        Can the court grant her rights/claims over my property in such cases, or is it limited to maintenance only?

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