Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 435

Women's custody under Syrian law ends when the boy attains the age of nine and the girl the age of eleven. They are then placed with their father until the age of majority or the girl's marriage. If the natural guardian is someone other than the father, the judge may place them with the more suitable of the mother or the guardian or whoever stands in their stead. Articles 146, 147 of Law 59 of 1953 concerning Syrian Personal Status. - If the guardian—even if the father—is unfit, the minor shall be delivered to the next person in the order of guardianship until the girl's marriage or her attaining majority or the boy's attaining the age of majority. Article 147 of the aforementioned Law. - 94 - The Law - Understanding the facts of the case and assessing the evidence and testimony and dividing it. A matter for the court of merits. Its condition. The court's following the litigants through the various aspects of their defences and responding to them separately. Not necessary. An implicit response suffices. Example of sound reasoning for depriving the mother of custody of her children and placing them with their father in application of Syrian law.