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Jordan

Family & Personal Status in Jordan

Applied by the Sharia courts to marriage, divorce, custody, maintenance and inheritance for Muslims.

General information — last reviewed 20 October 2026 — to be reviewed by a licensed lawyer. Not legal advice.

Key legislation

Typical steps

  1. Confidential consultation on your options
  2. Family guidance / conciliation stage
  3. Filing the case or registering the agreement
  4. Hearings
  5. Judgment, settlement registration or appeal

General steps; procedure differs by country.

Official authorities

Sources