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Maintenance
The Court may order the man to pay maintenance to his wife/former wife: during the matrimonial proceedings. when granting the decree of divorce or judicial separation; or if after a decree...
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Maintenance during marriage
Under the Married Women And Children's (Maintenance) Act 1950, a married woman is entitled to maintenance from her husband for herself and their children to maintain themselves during the marriage...
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Procedure to claim for maintenance during marriage
Make out a complaint at a Magistrate's Court. In the complaint the wife is required to state how much the husband is earning, how many dependent children there are, how much maintenance they need...
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Maintenance after divorce
The Court may order a husband to pay maintenance to his wife/former wife; when granting the decree of divorce or judicial separation; or if after a decree declaring her presumed to be dead, she is...
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Division of matrimonial property
When granting a decree of divorce or judicial separation, the Court has the power to order one of the following: to divide matrimonial property between the parties; or to sell such property and...
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Whose duty is it to maintain the children?
Whether or not the child is in the custody of a parent, it is the duty of both parents to provide or pay for the following items for the child; having regard to the parent's means and station in...
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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: if he has refused or neglected to provide for the children; if he has deserted his wife and the children are in her charge;...
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What is the liability of a woman to maintain her children?
The Court can order a woman to pay or contribute towards the maintenance of her children if it is reasonable to do so.
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What factors does the court take into consideration when making an order for maintenance for a child?
Factors which the court will take into consideration when making an order for maintenance for any child: the financial needs of the child; the income, earning capacity, property and other...
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When does the order for maintenance expires?
Order for maintenance expires: when the child attains eighteen (18) years of age; or where the child is under any physical or mental disability, on the ceasing of such disability, whichever is the...
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