What Is Faskh in Jordanian Law and When Does It Apply?

This page addresses: Faskh (Annulment) of Marriage in Jordan. In general, Faskh is the dissolution of a marriage contract due to an inherent flaw in it. It is issued by a court ruling and does not count as one of the three permitted divorces. It differs from talaq in that it ends a flawed marriage, not a valid subsisting one. However, the legal answer must be read together with the relevant statutory provisions and the facts of the case.

The main legal basis is the Jordanian Personal Status Law. Relevant article references include Articles 29-35, 128-139. The answer should be read with those provisions and with the facts of the specific case, not as a guaranteed outcome.

In divorce and separation matters, the effect depends on the type of separation: revocable divorce, irrevocable divorce, khulʿ, annulment, or judicial separation. Financial rights may also differ depending on the reason for separation and whether consummation or valid seclusion occurred.

This issue may depend on the facts, evidence, and the court’s assessment, so the general rule should be applied carefully.

This is a general explanation based on the approved Jordanian legal sources and does not replace advice from a qualified lawyer in a specific dispute.