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State of Kuwait · Statutory text

Article 56 of Jaafari Personal Status Law

English translation

A virgin woman who has attained puberty and is of sound judgment, whether or not she has control over her own affairs and is independent in the affairs of her life, may not marry except with the permission of the father or grandfather.
Arabic original
البالغة الرشيدة البكر سواء كانت مالكة لأمرها ومستقلة في شؤون حياتها أم لا ليس لها أن تتزوج إلا مع إذن الأب أو الجد.

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