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Does a Divorced Wife Inherit from Her Husband in Jordan?
Divorced wife's inheritance in Jordan: revocable vs irrevocable divorce, husband's death during ʿidda, and divorce-of-illness rules
⚖ 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
- When does a divorcée inherit exactly?
- Revocable divorce during ʿidda (husband dies within 3 menses or 3 months, ʿidda has not ended). Divorce of illness (in death-illness intending disinheritance, under conditions: no express consent, no remarriage, within a defined period after divorce).
- When does a divorcée not inherit?
- After ʿidda of revocable divorce expires, irrevocable divorce (minor or major), khulʿ (express waiver), separation for harm (irrevocable from ruling date). All these cases sever inheritance.
- How does a divorcée prove entitlement?
- Marriage contract (original or certified copy), divorce document (with date and type), doctor's certificate in divorce-of-illness cases, witness testimonies on divorce circumstances, and husband's death certificate.
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