Daughter Wins Court Case Against Father for Refusal to Provide Financial Support

TDT | Manama

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In a landmark case, a university student has successfully sued her father for refusing to provide her with financial support. The court's decision, which was upheld on appeal, has set a precedent for similar cases involving parents who fail to financially assist their children.

The case, brought by the young woman, who was represented by lawyer Isa Al Widae, centered around her father's refusal to contribute towards her university expenses, despite his financial means.

The woman, who is unmarried and does not have a job, argued that her father, a government employee with a monthly salary exceeding 900 Bahraini dinars, was financially capable of providing for her needs.

She also pointed out that her father had additional income from business ventures.

The father, however, denied neglecting his financial obligations, claiming that he already provided for his family and that his daughter resided with her siblings, benefiting from the family home and its resources. He also alleged that his daughter worked at a café, receiving an income, a claim refuted by the lawyer.

The court, citing Article 62/A of the Family Law, which states that "the expenses of a minor child who has no money are the responsibility of his father until the daughter marries and until the son reaches the age when his peers can earn a living," ruled in favour of the daughter.

The court also referenced Article 46, which outlines the right to financial support, including food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and other necessities.

The court ordered the father to pay his daughter a monthly allowance of 60 Bahraini dinars, a decision that was upheld by the Court of Appeals despite the father's appeal.