Does the Mother Have Guardianship Over the Child in Jordan?

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the mother being custodian and being guardian?

Custody is daily care: food, drink, sleep, discipline. Guardianship is decision-making over major affairs. The mother is often custodian while the father is guardian, requiring his approval for matters like school and travel.

Can the mother obtain a passport for the child?

She cannot alone in the ordinary case; the guardian's (father's) approval is required. If he refuses, she may seek judicial permission, and the court rules per the child's interest.

How does the mother actually become guardian?

By filing a guardianship-removal case against the father (on substantive grounds), or by being appointed judicial custodian after the father's death with no Sharia guardian. The ruling defines the scope (person, funds, or both).

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