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A divorce process begins by filing at the Sharia Court. Men may pronounce talaq unilaterally, while women can seek khul‘ or judicial divorce (faskh) if legal grounds exist. Under Art. 145, khul‘ (divorce by mutual consent or wife’s request) requires court approval and may involve return of the dowry. In all cases, the court ensures rights to nafaqa (alimony), custody, and other entitlements are assessed before finalizing the divorce.

Custody (hadana) is typically granted to the mother for young children. Custody continues “until age 15,” and after that the child may choose with whom to reside (Art. 171–176)  If a mother remarries, the father retains guardianship (wilaya), and permission from the guardian or judge is needed for the child to travel abroad

Under Art. 197 of Law No. 15/2019, children financially support indigent parents. By analogy, divorced women and minor children receive alimony covering expenses like housing, education, food, and healthcare. Courts evaluate the payer’s income, the recipient’s needs, and the couple’s prior standard of living before issuing a formal support order

Marriage requires both parties to be sane and at least 18 years old (Art. 10/a). However, with judicial approval and evidence of consent and benefit, marriage may be permitted from age 16 to 18 (Art. 10/b). A valid marriage must include offer, acceptance, a wali (guardian), witnesses, and the specified dowry — mere engagement or payment does not constitute a contract (Art. 3)

n Jordan, inheritance is governed by the Jordanian Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019, which applies Islamic Sharia rules for dividing the estate among heirs.

Each heir receives their legal share according to their relationship to the deceased.
For example, the wife gets one-fourth if the deceased has no children, and a daughter receives half if she is the only child.

If one of the heirs passed away before the deceased, the obligatory will (wasiyyah wajibah) may apply under Article 279 of the law, allowing their children to inherit in their place (if certain conditions are met).

Any outstanding debts or wills are settled before the estate is divided.

The Sharia Court in the area where the deceased last resided is the competent court to handle all inheritance procedures, including:

Issuing the Certificate of Inheritance (حصر إرث)

Overseeing estate division

Resolving disputes between heirs

If you’re facing an inheritance issue in Jordan, it’s best to consult a qualified family lawyer who can guide you through the legal process and represent your interests in court.