Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 4116

Establishment that the father is a Saudi national. Its implication. Application of the Hanbali school followed under Saudi law. The boy’s attainment of the age of seven. Its effect. Giving him a choice between his parents if he is of sound mind. The parent he chooses has the superior right to his care. The female’s attainment of the same age. Her father’s exclusive superior right to her guardianship. The reason for this. - A defense involving facts. May not be raised for the first time before the Court of Cassation. The reason for this. Example concerning the female custodian’s trustworthiness.