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When Can the Child Choose Their Custodian in Jordan?
The age at which a child in Jordan may choose their custodian, the conditions, and how the right is exercised in court.
⚖ Based on official Jordanian law — Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019
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- ⚖Cites Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019
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- Is the child's choice binding on the judge?
- Not absolutely. The judge can override the choice if the child was influenced or the choice harms his future.
- How is the choice made?
- In a special session away from the parents. The judge speaks with the child in age-appropriate language and records the choice in session minutes.
- Can the choice be changed later?
- Yes. The child can change the choice if circumstances change or the original choice proves harmful.
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