Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 482

Khul' extinguishes what has been agreed upon, whether expressed in terms of consensual divorce for consideration or mutual release. The reason therefor. - Financial rights arising from a valid marriage are extinguished by expressions capable of conveying waiver, such as khul', as it is a contract for consideration. - Understanding the facts of the action, ascertaining its true nature and the evidence presented therein, and interpreting documents and judgments. Within the authority of the court of merits. Following the litigants through their various statements and lines of defense and responding separately to every argument, statement or request they raised. Not necessary. The reason therefor. An implicit response suffices. An example concerning refusal to award spousal maintenance and wages for a maid and driver for a period preceding the date of divorce by khul'. - 413 - Personal Status 3- Judicial separations (judicial divorce): A – For failure to maintain: