Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 808

Women's custody of a male. When it ends: upon puberty, namely the appearance of the known natural signs, or upon the male completing his fifteenth year without their appearance. Effect thereof. Guardianship over his person ceases, and he sues and is sued personally in matters concerning his own affairs. Basis thereof. - A minor attaining his fifteenth year. He alone has the right to bring an action seeking an award of maintenance. An action brought by his mother seeking maintenance for him. Inadmissible. Example.