Children, Education & Relatives' Alimony in Jordanian Law – Conditions & Complete Procedures

Alimony is a fundamental right guaranteed by Jordanian law to protect children and relatives in need. Alimony is not limited to food and clothing, but extends to include education, medical care, and housing. Understanding the types of alimony and the conditions for entitlement helps you claim your right or your children's right correctly.

In this article, we explain children, education, and relatives' alimony in detail.

Children's Alimony

Children's alimony is owed by the father, and includes everything the children need in terms of food, clothing, housing, medical care, and education. This alimony continues:

• For males: Until they reach the age at which they can earn, unless they are students.
• For females: Until marriage or until they have an independent income.

Alimony is assessed according to the father's financial situation and the family's standard of living.

Education Alimony

One of the most important aspects of children's alimony is education alimony, which includes:

• School education expenses at various stages.
• University education expenses for children capable of academic achievement.
• Books and school supplies.
• Transportation related to study.

The father remains obligated to pay education alimony as long as the child is regularly enrolled in their studies and capable of achievement, according to controls assessed by law.

Relatives' Alimony

Alimony is not limited to children, but extends in Jordanian law to relatives in need, including:

• Parents' alimony: Owed by financially capable children to their needy parents.
• Other relatives' alimony: Such as siblings and others in certain cases specified by law.

Relatives' alimony requires the need of the entitled person and the financial capacity of the obligated person.

How Is Alimony Assessed?

The court relies on the following in assessing alimony:

• The income and financial capacity of the obligated person.
• The need of the entitled person for alimony.
• The customary standard of living.
• The number of those entitled.

Modifying Alimony

Alimony is not a fixed amount forever; its modification (increase or decrease) can be requested when circumstances change, such as an increase in the father's income, a rise in living costs, or a change in the children's needs.

When Refusing to Pay Alimony

If the obligated person refuses to pay alimony despite the ruling, one can resort to the enforcement department to compel them to pay, and procedures may reach imprisonment in cases of deliberate refusal with the ability to pay.

Practical Tips

• Keep what proves the income of the person obligated to pay alimony.
• Document your actual expenses on children and education.
• Promptly request alimony as soon as the need for it arises.
• Consult a lawyer to assess the fair amount and claim it.

Why Do You Need a Specialized Sharia Lawyer?

A specialized Sharia lawyer helps you:

• Assess fair alimony and prove it before the court.
• Claim education alimony at its various stages.
• Follow up implementation of the alimony ruling in case of refusal.
• Handle modification requests for increase or decrease.

Conclusion

Alimony in its types – for children, education, and relatives – is a fundamental right protected by Jordanian law. Having an experienced Sharia lawyer by your side ensures you obtain fair alimony and implement it correctly.

The Law Office of Sharia Lawyer Ahmad Aljarrah provides consultation and full representation in alimony cases in Amman, Irbid, and Zarqa.