signed by him or her, cause the person against whom the order was made to
be brought before him or her; and if that person neglects or refuses to pay the
sum due from him or her under the order, the magistrate may, by warrant
signed by him or her direct—
(a) that an attachment of earnings be made; or
(b) that the sum due, together with any costs incurred, be recovered
by distress and sale or redistribution of the property of the father
or mother unless he or she gives sufficient security by way of
recognisance or otherwise to the satisfaction of the court for his
or her appearance before the court on a day appointed for the
return of the warrant of distress, but not more than seven days
from the taking of the security.
78.
Variation of maintenance orders.
(1) On the application at any time by the applicant for the
maintenance order or by the person against whom the maintenance order is
made, the court may, after inquiring into the circumstances, make an order
either increasing or decreasing the amount of money previously ordered to
be paid under the order.
(2) An order for maintenance against a father or mother shall cease
to have effect on custody of the child being granted to that father or mother
or other person in his or her place by the court.
(3) An order for maintenance may be made and enforced against the
estate of a deceased person who has been declared the father or mother of the
child under a declaration of parentage.
(4) Where a declaration of parentage has been made, an order for
recovery of arrears of expenses incurred on the maintenance of a child may
be made even after the death of the child.
79.
Money to be paid to applicant or custodian.
(1) All money payable under a maintenance order shall be due and
payable to the applicant unless a custodian has been appointed, in which
case, the money shall be due and payable to the custodian.
(2) The court may also order that the money shall be paid into court
and then paid to the applicant or custodian in a manner and subject to any
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