Alimony pendente lite; suit money; enforcement; custody of children

§ 16–911. Alimony pendente lite; suit money; enforcement; custody of childrenDuring the pendency of an action for divorce, or an action by the husband to declare the marriage null and void, where the nullity is denied by the wife, the court may: (1) require the husband to pay alimony to the wife for the maintenance of herself and their minor children committed to her care, and suit money, including counsel fees, to enable her to conduct her case, whether she is the plaintiff or the defendant, and enforce any order relating thereto by attachment and imprisonment for disobedience; 77 Stat. 562 (2) enjoin any disposition of the husband’s property to avoid the collection of the allowances so required; (3) if the husband fails or refuses to pay the alimony or suit money, sequestrate his property and apply the income thereof to such objects; and (4) determine who shall have the care and custody of infant children pending the proceedings.