In brief
Establishes the Alimony Fund under the Minister of Justice to ensure court-ordered maintenance reaches beneficiaries without delay, and sets its resources and management.
Summary of the law
Key points
- The Fund ensures maintenance is paid to beneficiaries without delay (Article 3); if the payer defaults, the beneficiary may apply to the Fund under its rules.
- Its resources are an annual state grant and donations and endowments its board accepts (Article 12).
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What it covers
- Purpose
- Beneficiaries
- Resources
Timeline
- Issued: Published 15/11/1438H
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