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How Long Is the ʿIdda After Divorce in Jordan and When Does It End?
The waiting period (ʿidda) after divorce under Jordanian law, its duration depending on the woman's state, and its effect on remarriage and maintenance.
⚖ 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
- When does the ʿidda begin?
- It begins from the date the divorce actually occurred, not the registration date if they differ. The court determines the date in disputes.
- Is a woman in ʿidda entitled to maintenance?
- Yes — ʿidda maintenance covers housing, food, clothing, and medical care throughout the ʿidda.
- When does the ʿidda end?
- When the prescribed period elapses, when childbirth occurs, or when the husband takes the wife back in revocable talaq.
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