Is continuing to demand living expenses from the other side possible after divorce possible❓

1. Can maintenance continue after divorce if it was already paid during marriage?

If the husband had been consistently providing maintenance during the marriage (e.g. monthly transfers),
the wife may apply to the court to continue receiving such maintenance after divorce.

The key is not whether the parties are divorced, but whether:
The payments were consistent
They were used to sustain the existing lifestyle
📌 There are bank records or documentary proof

If continuity is established, the court will give serious consideration.

2. Must maintenance be paid monthly? Can it be paid as a lump sum?

A lump sum maintenance can be applied for, but it is not suitable in every case.

The court will consider:
Age
Earning capacity
Financial ability of the other party
Future needs

In some cases, the calculation may follow:
Expected working years × monthly maintenance × 12 months

However, approval depends entirely on the specific case.