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How to Request a Maintenance Increase in Jordan?
When increasing maintenance can be requested in Jordan, the qualifying grounds, and the court procedure.
⚖ 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 can an increase be requested?
- After reasonable time since the last assessment (usually at least a year), with substantial change in circumstances (not minor differences), an actual need for increase, and the husband's/father's capacity to pay more.
- What are the expected increase percentages?
- Approximately: 10-20% for ordinary inflation, 20-50% for substantial change, 50%+ for radical change in income or needs. The judge decides per the case and capacity.
- What evidence proves the husband's income increase?
- New salary certificate, higher-paying employment contract, tax reports, investment documents, and any evidence of promotion or income increase from any source.
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