Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1009

State of Kuwait · Personal Status · Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office

English translation of the principle

Maintenance for a minor child unable to earn is assessed according to his needs, the father’s means, the country’s environment and customs, and the circumstances of the child in custody. Example concerning provision of a car and a driver for it.
Arabic original
نفقة الولد الصغير العاجز عن الكسب تقدر بحسب حاجته وبحسب يسار الأب وحسب بيئة البلاد وعاداتها وظروف المحضون. مثال بشأن توفير سيارة وسائق لها.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعن ٤٧/١٩٩٥ أحوال شخصية جلسة ١/٦/١٩٩٦ مج القسم الثالث - المجلد الأول ص ٣٧١)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Personal Status — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 514. PDF pages: 499.

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