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How Is Custody Handled in an Unregistered Marriage in Jordan?
Custody in an unregistered marriage in Jordan, the requirement to prove the marriage first, and the effect on children's rights.
⚖ Based on official Jordanian law — Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019
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- ⚖Cites Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does proving the marriage for custody take?
- From 6 months to a year depending on evidence. The stronger the evidence (witnesses, customary documents), the faster the process.
- Can the custodian claim provisional maintenance before proving the marriage?
- Yes in exceptional cases, especially if the children suffer neglect. The court has authority for interim orders to protect children.
- Do children lose inheritance rights in unregistered marriages?
- No, if the marriage is proven (even retroactively after the father's death). Children gain full rights including inheritance.
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