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How Much Is Maintenance in Jordan and How Is It Determined?
Whether maintenance has a fixed amount in Jordan, how the judge assesses it, and the factors that raise or lower it.
⚖ 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
- What factors increase the maintenance amount?
- The obligated party's higher income, number of entitled children, special needs (sick child, special education), prior high standard of living, and local custom.
- What is the general range for wife maintenance?
- Approximately 100 to 500 dinars monthly and more depending on the case. In wealthy cases it may be much higher. These are illustrative, not categorical.
- Can provisional maintenance be requested before the final ruling?
- Yes — provisional maintenance can be requested in the pleadings to protect the entitled party from destitution during long proceedings.
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