What is the liability of a man to maintain his children?

A man can be ordered by the court to pay maintenance for his children:

1. if he has refused or neglected to provide for the children;


2. if he has deserted his wife and the children are in her charge;


3. at any stage of any matrimonial proceedings;


4. when an order for custody of the children is given to another person or after the order is made.

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