If you are not willing for divorce, you may oppose it. Moreover, if you feel that she has deserted you and that you want to live with her, you can file a petition for restitution of conjugal rights.
As regards the amount of maintenance, it depends on the facts of each individual case and no hard and fast rule can be laid down with regard to amount of maintenance. The fact that she is also working may also be considered by the court in this regard.
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