Maintenance after Divorce in Islam
1. The irrevocably divorced woman is not entitled to maintenance or accommodation, unless she is pregnant.
2. Mut`ah is only to be given to a woman who is divorced before consummation of the marriage.
3. If a husband has issued a first or second divorce to his wife, and has not taken her back before the `Iddah ended, then she is entitled to maintenance during the `Iddah.
4. If the ex-wife is the one who has custody of his children, she may request payment for taking care of them.
5. The husband must spend on his children, which includes accommodation, food, drink, clothing, school costs, medical care and all that they need.
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