CUSTODY AND MAINTENANCE OF CHILDREN: A SIAMESE TWIN

Abstract

Custody and Maintenance of children are salient aspect of matrimonial proceedings. It is pertinent to note that they both act in conjoined way; one cannot be devoid of another particularly as it relates to children. The court cannot award one without the other. This paper will address the issue of custody as it goes together with maintenance, the main purpose is to continually sensitive the teeming public of the importance of this unique topic in matrimonial proceedings. The paper discusses the key issues ranging from who a child is under the law and the best interest of a child. It will also take a look at the general understanding of these words, custody and maintenance through the introductory part of the paper and discuss the problems leading to the issue of custody and maintenance of children. This paper delves into the important aspects of family arrangements surrounding custody under the Nigerian law, the conditions available for the award of maintenance and custody of the children. Conclusively, suggestions are proffered to solve the salient dynamics of the family and the generality of the society.