S.L. 12.35 Art. 30Decrees regarding maintenance.    Cap. 16.         Cap. 12.

In the case of a claim for maintenance, the decision of the

Court shall be reasoned and the needs of the children together with the income, means and aptitude of each party shall be given due consideration in accordance with the provisions of article 54(2), (3)

and (4) of the Civil Code. In its decision, the Court shall also make provision for the payment of expenses relating to health, education and extracurricular activities of the children and the manner in which each parent shall contribute. The maintenance ordered by the Court may be deducted directly from the salary of the party so ordered to pay in accordance with article 381(2) of the Code of Organization and Civil

Procedure and the Court may also order the party who is obliged to pay the maintenance to establish a standing order with the bank or financial institution for the direct payment of the maintenance to the other party and, insofar as possible, the same shall apply to expenses relating to health, education and extracurricular activities contributing to the well-being of the children.