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What Is the Role of the Sharia Court in Custody Cases in Jordan?
The Sharia Court's jurisdiction over custody cases in Jordan, how it hears them, and how it secures the child's best interest.
⚖ 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
- Do regular courts hear custody cases?
- No. Custody is exclusively under the Sharia Courts for Muslims in Jordan. Pure separate financial cases may be heard by regular courts.
- Does the court have authority to appoint experts?
- Yes. The court draws on social workers, psychologists, and doctors as needed to assess each party's environment.
- Can a custody decision be appealed?
- Yes, before the Sharia Court of Appeal within statutory deadlines. The Supreme Sharia Court may later review.
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