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Who Holds Decision-Making Authority for the Child After Divorce in Jordan?
Authority distribution after divorce: custodial mother for daily decisions, father-guardian for major ones, and the court in disputes
⚖ 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
- Can the mother make health decisions for the child?
- Daily health care and primary attention fall under custody and need no father's permission. Major decisions (elective surgery, long treatment abroad, exceptional vaccinations) require guardian approval.
- Who decides the child's religion after divorce?
- The guardian (father) originally, especially in religious teaching and sectarian choice. The mother may not change the child's religion or sect without the father's consent or judicial permission.
- How are decision-making disputes resolved?
- If the parents disagree on a substantive decision (school, treatment, travel) and cannot agree, they go to the Personal Status Court for ruling, which is based on the child's best interest — not either party's preference.
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