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Who Decides the Child's Education in Jordan?
Decision-making authority for child's education: the guardian (father) for major decisions, the custodian for daily 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 father transfer the child between schools without the mother's consent?
- In principle yes as guardian, but if the transfer harms psychologically or academically and the mother is custodian, she may petition the court to halt the transfer or compel a more suitable alternative.
- Who pays the school fees?
- The father, as the one obligated to maintain the children, even if custody is with the mother. School costs are part of maintenance and include fees, books, transport, and uniforms.
- What if the mother rejects the father's educational choice?
- She may petition the court to show the father's choice contradicts the child's interest (excessively distant school, costs beyond the father's means, harmful environment). The court reviews and decides.
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