انعكاسات اكتساب الزوجة الأجنبية لجنسية زوجها الأردني على وضعها في الأحوال الشخصية: دراسة تحليلية في ضوء قانون الجنسية الأردني وقانون الأحوال الشخصية

Khattab Ismail Arabyatt

doi:10.35516/Law.2025.12401

Authors

Khattab Ismail Arabyatt Supreme Judge Department, Jordan, Amman https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7480-2834

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/Law.2025.12401

Keywords:

Nationality, Personal Status Law, Foreign Wife, Naturalization.

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to analyze the legal changes that occur in the rights and obligations of spouses after a foreign wife acquires her Jordanian husband's nationality, and to assess the impact of such naturalization on the marital relationship, child custody, alimony, and inheritance. It also seeks to examine the extent to which the naturalized wife is treated equally to Jordanian-born wife under Jordanian Personal Status Law, and to explore legal implications of acquiring Jordanian nationality through marriage.

Methods: The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach by examining and analyzing relevant legal texts in both Jordanian Personal Status Law and Nationality Law. The aim is to clarify legal dimensions and consequences of a foreign wife's acquisition of Jordanian nationality, and to determine whether legal equality is achieved between naturalized wife and Jordanian-born wife regarding marital rights and obligations.

Results: The results indicate that there are multiple legal avenues for acquiring Jordanian nationality, most notably through mixed marriage, subject to specific conditions outlined in the law. Once the foreign wife acquires Jordanian nationality, she is granted full legal rights and responsibilities and is treated equally to Jordanian-born wife in terms of marital rights, custody, inheritance, and related family matters.

Conclusion: The study recommends simplifying the legal procedures for acquiring nationality and ensuring equal treatment for all individuals who are eligible. This contributes to promoting justice and equality within society.

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