Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1113

The minor's interests. Guardianship over them is vested in his parents. The legislature's distribution of the rights incumbent upon them: the mother has his upbringing and care in the first stage of his life, and the father has authority to act in respect of his person and property because he is more suited thereto than the mother. - 534 - Personal Status - Public assistance. It must be paid to the head of the family or to the entitled person personally. It may be paid to the guardian, testamentary guardian, curator, agent, or eldest family member if it becomes apparent that the person entitled to it does not manage it properly for any reason. Article 5 of Decree-Law 22/1987 concerning Public Assistance. An example of the custodial mother's lack of entitlement to receive that assistance. B – Prodigality: