Cabinet approves draft decree-law to issue Family Court Law

Kuwait City, 10 November (KUNA) -- The Cabinet, in its meeting today chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, approved a draft decree-law issuing the Family Court Law. A statement issued by the Cabinet said that the aforementioned draft decree-law aims to facilitate litigation procedures in family disputes, expedite their resolution, and enhance the effectiveness of enforcing their rulings, while safeguarding the best interests of the child. The statement added that among the key provisions of the draft decree-law is empowering the custodian to obtain and renew official documents for the child and enroll him or her in schools without the need for a court order authorizing these actions. It also provides for the establishment of supervised visitation and handover centers, and permits the imposition of coercive fines to compel the non-compliant party to fulfill its obligations regarding visitation or overnight stays, in accordance with the controls set out in the draft decree-law. The Cabinet has submitted the draft decree-law issuing the Family Court Law to His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him. (End) A.M.H.