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(/) While granting a decree under section 3. the district court may also make an interim or final order directing the male contracting party to the child marriage. and in case the male contracting party to such marriage isa minor, his parent or guardian to pay mai~~enance to the female contracting pany to the marriage until her remarriage. (1) The quantum of maintenance payable shall be determined by the district GOurt having regard to the needs of the child, the lifestyle enjoyed by such child during her marriagt: and thc means of income of the paying party. (J) The amount ofmailltensnce may be directed to be paid monthly or in lump sum. (4') In case the party making fhepetition under section 3 is the female contr8Cting party, the district court may also make 8 suitable order 85 to her residence until her remarriage. S. (I) Where there lire children born oflhe child marriage, the district court shall make an appropriate order for the custody of such children. . \ , • , • Soc. I] 11-lE GAZETTE OF INOlA EXTRAORDINARY 3 (2) While making an order for the r.u.:tody of a child under this section, the welfare alld best inletcsts of the child shall be the pawnount consideration to, be given by th'e district court. (3) An order for custody of a child may also include appropriate directions for giving to the olht:f party access to the child in such a manner as may best serve the interests of tile child, and soc.h other orders as the district court may, in the interest oftht child. deem proper. (4) The district court may also make an appropriate order for providing maintenance ;o the child by a party to the marriage or thell parents or guardians . .