Who Has Guardianship Over the Child in Jordan?

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who actually decides the child's major affairs?

The father (guardian) decides education, travel, marriage, major medical treatment, and financial matters. The mother (often custodian after divorce) handles daily care. Disputes go to the Personal Status Court.

Does guardianship change with divorce?

No. Divorce affects custody (often passing to the mother), but does not strip guardianship from the father. He remains guardian making major decisions unless his guardianship is judicially removed for an independent reason.

How does the mother seek guardianship transfer if the father is obstructive?

She files a guardianship-removal case with evidence of harm (addiction, neglect, violence, long imprisonment, obstruction harming the child's interest). If removed, the mother or another relative is appointed judicial custodian.

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