Maintenance is a the duty of support provided by one party for a child’s or spouse basic interests, such as food, shelter, medical care, education, etc. An application for maintenance is dedicated to protecting and serving the best interests of a child or children or a spouse. An application for maintenance can be made at the maintenance court which is found at any District Magistrates’ Court in your area. An application for maintenance can also be made during the divorce proceedings. A spouse can also apply for spousal maintenance. The court will always take into account certain factors when making an order for maintenance. An existing maintenance order can be increased or reduced based on the earning capacity of the person whom the maintenance order is made against.