A person can receive child or spousal support even if both parents are unmarried, under the following conditions:
Child support can be claimed if the paternity of the father is legally established. Once confirmed, the father is legally bound to support the child’s needs like food, education, and healthcare.
Spousal support (or maintenance) may be granted if the couple lived together in a long-term relationship similar to marriage (live-in relationship). Courts may consider such cases under domestic relationship laws like the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
In both cases, the person must approach the court with proof of relationship and need for support.