Islamic Family Law Act · s 76

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s 76

(1)

The Court may at any time order a man to pay maintenance for the benefit of any of his children —

(a)

if he has refused or neglected to reasonably provide for his child;

(b)

if he has deserted his wife and the child is in her care;

(c)

pending the outcome of any matrimonial proceedings; or

(d)

when making or subsequent to the making of any order placing the child in the custody of any other person.

(2)

The Court shall have the same power to order a person liable under Hukum Syara’ to pay or contribute towards the maintenance of a child if it is satisfied that having regard to his means it is reasonable to make such order.

(3)

An order under subsection (1) or (2) may direct payment to the person having care or custody and control of the child or to the trustees for the child.