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Can the court order maintenance for the first wife when approving polygyny?

Yes. State Enactments usually allow the court, during or after hearing a polygyny application, to make a maintenance order for the existing wife and children on the application of the party concerned. Check the exact provision in your state Enactment. Such an order gives certainty that the existing family's standard of living is not affected. A wife who receives a hearing summons can prepare a list of monthly expenses and proof of the children's needs. A court order can be enforced if the husband defaults. Read maintenance and women's rights.

Sumber

Act 303, s.23Surah al-Baqarah 2:233Surah at-Talaq 65:7
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