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Does Illness Forfeit Custody in Jordan?
When the custodian's illness can lead to forfeiture of custody, what conditions count, and the role of medical reports.
⚖ 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
- Which illnesses forfeit custody?
- Serious contagious diseases, severe psychological disorders, complete inability to care, and chronic illnesses causing neglect.
- Does depression forfeit custody?
- Not by default. Treatment-controlled depression does not affect it. Only severe untreated cases that lead to child neglect may forfeit custody.
- Can custody be reclaimed after recovery?
- Yes — through a separate claim after proving the illness is gone and care capacity is restored, with recent medical reports.
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