The Impact of Divorce on Finances in India

Executive Summary

Divorce in India carries heavy emotional and social costs, but its financial consequences are often the most enduring and least discussed.

This report, prepared on the basis of our survey of 1,258 individuals impacted by a divorce, explores how divorce affects financial well-being through each phase: post-marriage adjustments, legal proceedings and life after separation.

Using detailed survey data from individuals who experienced divorce, we highlight key trends in income loss, alimony obligations, legal costs and asset division.