Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 412

The parties to the dispute having the same nationality (Saudi). The rules of the Hanbali school are applicable to the action. - The mother's travel with the child in custody to another country for residence and settlement extinguishes her right to custody, which passes to the father pursuant to the Hanbali school. The reason therefor. - When the impediment ceases, that which was barred is restored. Thus, if the custodian relinquishes the right and subsequently returns and requests it, the request is granted because the right is renewed with the renewal of time. Example concerning a female custodian's travel with the child in custody to another country for residence after being divorced.