What this service covers
- Divorce, khulʿ, annulment (faskh) and judicial separation
- Child custody, visitation and children’s rights
- Maintenance (nafaqa) of all types and the deferred dowry
- Inheritance, estate inventory and division of estates
- Marriage contracts, their registration and marital disputes
- Representation before the Sharia courts and family reconciliation offices
When to contact a lawyer
- When there is a marital dispute or a wish to divorce or seek khulʿ
- When custody, maintenance or visitation are contested
- Before signing any agreement or waiving financial rights
- When you need to file or respond to a claim before the Sharia court
How Dr. Nadia Asaad can help
Dr. Nadia Asaad is a personal-status and Sharia-law lawyer based in Amman, holding a PhD in Sharia jurisprudence and more than two decades of experience before the Jordanian Sharia courts. She can review the details of your case, represent you, and follow your legal procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are personal status cases in Jordan?
- They are family-related matters — marriage, divorce, custody, maintenance, inheritance and guardianship — heard by the Sharia courts for Muslims under the Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019.
- Do I need a Sharia lawyer to file a personal status case?
- Individuals may approach the court directly, but a specialized lawyer helps draft the claim, present evidence, follow procedures and protect your rights — especially in contested cases.
- Where are personal status cases filed?
- Before the competent Sharia court, usually the court of the defendant’s residence. Parties may be referred to the family reconciliation and mediation offices before contested proceedings.
This information is general and does not replace case-specific legal advice.