Husband and wife have the obligation to support each other. If a party fails to perform its maintenance obligations, the party in need of maintenance has the right to demand maintenance fees from the other party. In a broad sense, the maintenance between husband and wife should include material support, life support, spiritual support and relief obligations.
[Legal Basis]
Article 1059 of the Civil Code states that husband and wife have the obligation to support each other. The party in need of maintenance has the right to demand payment of maintenance fees when the other party fails to perform its maintenance obligations.
