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Does the Mother Lose Custody After She Remarries in Jordan?
Whether the mother's remarriage forfeits her custody in Jordan, the exceptions, and the role of the maḥram relationship to the child.
⚖ 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
- Who counts as a maḥram of the child?
- Like the child's paternal or maternal uncle — anyone permanently prohibited from marrying the child's mother. Her marriage to him usually does not forfeit custody.
- Does she lose visitation after custody forfeiture?
- No. The mother retains regular visitation rights to her children even after custody passes. Her bond with the children is always preserved.
- How can the mother preserve custody before remarrying?
- By choosing a partner from the child's maḥrams, securing the father's consent, or proving the children's interest is better served with her despite the remarriage.
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