Judicial principle — Kuwait Court of Cassation

Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 978

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

English translation of the principle

Maintenance for a young child unable to earn a living. Its assessment according to the child's needs, the father's financial means, prevailing custom in the country, and the circumstances of the child in custody. The implication thereof. An example concerning provision of a car and driver for children in custody.
Arabic original
نفقة الولد الصغير العاجز عن الكسب. تقديرها بحسب حاجته ويسار أبيه وما تجرى به العادة في البلاد وظروف المحضون. مفاد ذلك. مثال بشأن توفير سيارة وسائق لمحضونين.
Original Arabic judgment citations

(الطعنان ٢٢٦، ٢٢٨/٢٠٠٤ أحوال شخصية جلسة ١٩/٢/٢٠٠٦ مج القسم الخامس - المجلد الثاني ص ١٥٤)

Source: Court of Cassation legal principles collection — Personal Status — Ministry of Justice — Court of Cassation — Technical Office. Printed page 509. PDF pages: 494.

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