What is the ruling regarding the custody of a girl, 11 years old, after the third divorce, and what is the amount of alimony for the wife alone or if she has custody of the child?
Divorce should not be resorted to unless all means of reconciliation have failed. If it is possible to live together amicably, that is preferable, especially if there are children. If divorce occurs, the custody of a daughter after the age of seven is a matter of scholarly disagreement. Some scholars hold that she should be with her father, others believe she should be given the choice between her parents, while still others are of the view that she remains with her mother or guardian until she marries. When there is a dispute regarding this difference of opinion, the matter should be referred to the court, as the judge's ruling resolves the dispute.
As for a woman who has been irrevocably divorced (bain), she is not entitled to maintenance according to the majority of scholars, unless she is pregnant. The wife's maintenance is determined by the financial situation of both spouses, and the daughter's maintenance is determined by what is sufficient for her needs.
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