Alqanoni

Family Law

Art. 54
Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation

Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)

1. A woman observing iddah following the death of her husband shall not be entitled to financial support, unless she is pregnant. In such case, she shall be entitled to financial support from the unborn child’s share of the inheritance until she gives birth. If said child has no inheritance, the woman shall be entitled to financial support from the heirs of the child. 2. A woman observing iddah following the death of her husband shall be entitled to continue to reside at the matrimonial home during iddah.

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