Who Manages a Minor's Funds in Jordan? Rules and Procedures

This page addresses: Who Manages a Minor's Funds in Jordan?. In general, The minor's funds are managed by the guardian (father) or the judicially appointed custodian. Management is limited to preservation and investment in the minor's interest, under religious court oversight, with mandatory prior judicial permission for major transactions (sale, mortgage, waiver). However, the legal answer must be read together with the relevant statutory provisions and the facts of the case.

The main legal basis is the Jordanian Personal Status Law. Relevant article references include Articles 223-229, 234-237. The answer should be read with those provisions and with the facts of the specific case, not as a guaranteed outcome.

In guardianship and trusteeship matters, the law distinguishes between personal care, financial authority, guardians, trustees, and guardians appointed by court. Court supervision becomes especially important when the matter concerns a minor, an incapacitated person, or protected property.

The legal rule should always be applied to the specific facts before any step is taken.

This is a general explanation based on the approved Jordanian legal sources and does not replace advice from a qualified lawyer in a specific dispute.