Section 7Part 2 — Duty to Maintain
Manner of proceeding on summons
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At the time and place named in the summons the court on the appearance of the party summoned, or on being satisfied by affidavit that such summons was served on such party, shall proceed to enquire into the case and if the court is satisfied that the party complaining, or on whose behalf complaint is made as aforesaid, is entitled under this Law to be maintained by the party or parties complained against, and that such party or parties had or have neglected his or their duty in that respect, the court shall proceed to enquire into the means of the party or parties complained against, and if satisfied that he or they or any of them are of ability to maintain or contribute to the maintenance of the party complaining, or on whose behalf complaint is made, the court shall proceed to make an order (to be called an order of maintenance) against such party or parties, ordering him or them to pay either to the party complaining, or to some person approved by the court and to be named in the order, such periodical sum as, having regard to the means of the party or parties complained against and all the circumstances of the case, the court thinks just.