Maintenance and Custody Agreements in Jordan: Why Clear Drafting Matters

By Attorney Dr. Omar Shehadeh

Family agreements concerning maintenance or custody need clear language that considers the child’s interests and the parties’ rights. Broad wording can become a source of dispute when circumstances change or interpretations differ.

Points worth clarifying

• Amounts or expenses and how payment will be made.
• Schedules and arrangements for communication and visits.
• Exceptional expenses such as education or medical treatment.
• A method for reviewing the agreement when circumstances change.

Reducing future disputes

Recording what has been agreed and formalising it with the competent authority under applicable rules can give the parties greater clarity. Legal advice also helps produce an enforceable agreement suited to the facts.

This is general educational content and does not replace advice on a personal-status matter.