What Is the Custody Fee in Jordanian Law and Who Is Entitled?

This page addresses: Custody Fee in Jordanian Law. In general, Custody fee in Jordan is a payment a custodial mother is entitled to in specific cases, assessed by the judge based on the father's means and the custody circumstances. It is independent of child support and breastfeeding fee. However, the legal answer must be read together with the relevant statutory provisions and the facts of the case.

The main legal basis is the Jordanian Personal Status Law. Relevant article references include Articles 178, 179. The answer should be read with those provisions and with the facts of the specific case, not as a guaranteed outcome.

In custody matters, the child’s best interest remains central, while the statutory order of custodians and the custodian’s conditions must be respected. Custody does not transfer merely by allegation; it depends on legal conditions, evidence, and court assessment.

The legal rule should always be applied to the specific facts before any step is taken.

This is a general explanation based on the approved Jordanian legal sources and does not replace advice from a qualified lawyer in a specific dispute.