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What Is the Order of Custody Priority in Jordan?
The legal order of custody priority in Jordan — from the mother and her relatives to the father and his — under the child's best interest.
⚖ Based on official Jordanian law — Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why does the mother come before the father?
- In early years the mother is more nurturing and better able to care physically and psychologically. The law placed her first to serve the child's best interest.
- Can the order be overridden?
- Yes, by court ruling based on strong evidence of unfitness in the entitled person, or that the child's interest favors someone else.
- Who follows the father in the order?
- Maternal-side relatives (like the maternal aunt) and paternal relatives (like the paternal aunt), per the law. The judge chooses the most suitable under the best-interest standard.
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