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What Is Maintenance (Nafaqa) in Jordan and What Are Its Types?
Definition of nafaqa under Jordanian law, its legal nature, main types, and the competent 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
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the types of maintenance in Jordanian law?
- Six main types: wife maintenance, ʿidda maintenance, child support, relatives' maintenance, past-due maintenance, and provisional maintenance. Each has its own conditions and duration.
- Which court has jurisdiction over maintenance?
- For Muslims in Jordan, the Sharia Courts alone hear maintenance cases. Regular courts do not handle personal maintenance.
- What is the legal basis of maintenance in Jordan?
- Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019 governs substantive aspects; Sharia Procedural Law No. 31 of 1959 and its amendments govern procedure.
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