Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 696

Establishment that the appellant—the father—is the natural guardian of his daughter's person and property because she has not reached the age of legal capacity. Its implication. He alone has the right to collect the assistance amount allocated to his daughter. This is not altered by the fact that the respondent—the mother—has custody of the minor girl. The reason: Article 5 of Decree 22 of 1987 is general and clear, without ambiguity or obscurity in identifying those entitled to collect public assistance, who do not include the female custodian. The appealed judgment's conclusion that the assistance be paid to the female custodian. A violation of the law.