Does a mother lose custody if she remarries?

A custodian's marriage to someone unrelated to the child affects the continuation of custody under the Personal Status Law, but the court weighs the child's best interests, and exceptions apply depending on the new spouse's degree of kinship. Every case is assessed on its own facts.

What is the difference between khul' and separation for discord?

Khul' ends the marriage by agreement, with the wife giving up financial rights in whole or in part. Separation for discord and strife is a court action brought when the marriage can no longer continue; it is referred to two arbitrators, and the wife may retain her rights or lose part of them depending on the arbitrators' report and the judgment.

Family & Personal Status | Mohammad M. Shakhatreh Law Firm

Family & Personal Status

What we handle in this area

Maintenance claims for spouses, children and relatives

Custody, visitation, accompaniment and applications to take a child into care

Divorce, khul', separation for discord and strife, and separation for harm

Deferred dowry, bridal trousseau and movables lists

Proof of marriage, proof of parentage and correction of civil records

Inheritance: succession certificates, division of estates and related disputes

Wills, endowments (waqf) and guardianship of minors

Enforcement and follow-up of Sharia Court judgments

Family matters call for calm management as much as legal knowledge, because the outcome touches children and relationships that continue long after the file closes. We handle these matters in strict confidence, settle where settlement is possible, and litigate firmly when it is the only route.

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FAQ

Frequently asked in this area

Maintenance, custody, divorce and khul', and inheritance before the Sharia Courts.

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Maintenance is assessed against the payer's means, the recipient's circumstances and the cost of living at the time of judgment — there is no fixed figure. Proving the other party's income is therefore decisive, and that includes payslips, bank statements and commercial records. Maintenance can later be increased or reduced when circumstances change.

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