Wife's Rights in the Marriage Contract in Jordan

The provisions of the Jordanian Personal Status Law create rights for the wife established from the valid contract. The first is the dowry, which Article 39 makes a right of the wife, with Article 40 confirming that the named dowry is owed upon the valid contract. These include maintenance under Article 59, covering food, clothing, housing, and medical care to the customary degree.

Among her rights is lawful housing, which Article 73 describes as a residence in which the wife is safe as to herself and her property, and good companionship, which Article 77 makes incumbent on both spouses. She may also stipulate beneficial, non-prohibited conditions in the contract that must be honored under Article 37; if the husband does not honor them, she may seek annulment while preserving her rights.

The wife's rights are thus established from the moment of the valid contract and legally guaranteed, balanced by mutual obligations.

Assessing whether these rights exist and their limits remains within the Sharia Court's competence on the facts of each case.

This is a general explanation based on Jordanian Personal Status Law and does not replace advice from a qualified lawyer in a specific dispute.