and shall not be subject to distribution in accordance with paragraph (a) of subsection (1). (4) The Chief Justice (state competent authority) shall prescribe rules and procedures for the distribution of property acquired during a prohibited marriage. (These rules and procedures may be prescribed in the law itself) 21. Custody and maintenance of offspring of victim of child marriage (1) A court shall make such appropriate orders for the custody, contact, access and maintenance of the offspring of a victim of child marriage, by a party to such a marriage, including maintenance orders by the Government and the parent of the victim of the child marriage, if the court finds it justifiable to do so. (2) When a court is making an order for the custody and maintenance of an offspring, in accordance with subsection (1), the welfare and best interest of the offspring shall be of paramount consideration. (3) An order for the custody and maintenance of an offspring, in accordance with this section, may include appropriate directions on the giving of access to the parent who has not been given custody of the offspring. 22. Legal aid and legal services to victim of child marriage (1) A victim of child marriage, and a third party intervening in a child marriage in accordance with paragraph (e) of section 19, shall be entitled to appropriate legal aid by the Government. (2) The Government shall put in place policies, programmes and mechanisms that will ensure accessible and affordable legal services to victims of child marriages, and third parties Page 52 of 78