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What Is Divorce in Jordan and What Are Its Types?
Definition of divorce under Jordanian law, its main types, and the role of the Sharia Court in registering it under the Personal Status Law of 2019.
⚖ 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
- Is a verbal divorce valid in Jordan?
- A verbal divorce may be religiously effective, but it carries no legal effect in Jordan until registered with the Sharia Court.
- Which court has jurisdiction?
- For Muslims, the Sharia Courts have exclusive jurisdiction. Procedure is governed by the Sharia Procedural Law of 1959.
- Can a wife initiate divorce?
- Yes — through khulʿ (with a financial concession) or judicial separation on legal grounds, without needing the husband's consent.
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