What Is Provisional Maintenance in Jordan and How Is It Requested?

This page addresses: Provisional (Interim) Maintenance in Jordanian Law. In general, Provisional maintenance in Jordanian law is an amount the Sharia Court imposes during the underlying maintenance case to protect the entitled party from destitution during proceedings. A swift, immediately enforceable decision issues, adjusted by the final ruling. 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 and the Jordanian Sharia Procedure Law. Relevant article references include Articles 97, 98, 59-71. The answer should be read with those provisions and with the facts of the specific case, not as a guaranteed outcome.

In maintenance matters, the judge considers the type of maintenance, the reason it is owed, the financial ability of the payer, and the need of the beneficiary. Spousal maintenance, idda maintenance, and child support each have a distinct legal basis.

Practical details may differ depending on the case file and the official instructions or service rules in force at the time of filing.

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.