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Guardianship Over a Daughter in Jordanian Law
Guardianship over a daughter before and after majority, distinction between paternal and marriage guardianship, continued authority until marriage, and the daughter'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
- Does guardianship over the daughter continue after majority?
- In modern Jordanian law, a daughter after a full 18 years has full capacity in financial transactions and educational direction. But in marriage the guardian's role remains (consent, presence, signing) per the followed school.
- Can the father prevent the daughter's marriage?
- Arbitrary prevention (ʿaḍl) is not recognized. If the father refuses without Sharia cause her marriage to a peer, she may file before the Personal Status Court for the judge to marry her himself (judge's wilāyah).
- What about maternal guardianship over the daughter?
- The mother is not a marriage guardian and her consent does not suffice for the daughter's marriage contract. Marriage guardianship requires a male guardian (father, grandfather, brother, uncle). In exceptional cases the judge may assume that role.
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