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How Is Child Maintenance Calculated in Jordan and What Is the Expected Amount?
Factors the Sharia Court relies on to calculate child support in Jordan: father's income, number of children, and their needs.
⚖ 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 is the approximate range for child maintenance?
- Illustrative example: a father earning 800 dinars monthly with two children — each child may range from 80-150 dinars, totaling 160-300 dinars. These are illustrative, not categorical.
- Is child maintenance adjusted with changing circumstances?
- Yes — adjustable upon increased needs (school entry, illness), substantial change in father's income, inflation, or after a long time since the last adjustment.
- What evidence is required to determine child maintenance?
- Evidence of father's income (bank statement, salary certificate, contracts), evidence of children's needs (school, treatment, clothing bills), and a financial expert's report when needed.
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