Legal Blog
Legal articles and practical guides on Jordanian law, including criminal, State Security, personal-status, civil, and commercial matters.
How Do I Register a Newborn in Jordan, and What Happens if Registration Is Late?
A practical guide to birth notification and civil registration in Jordan, including the competent authority, statutory time limits, core information and documents, and what can—and cannot—be confirmed about late registration.
What Are an Injured Worker’s Rights and Compensation Options in Jordan?
A practical guide to workplace injuries in Jordan, covering the legal definition, reporting deadlines, responsible authorities, key documents, and the treatment and compensation issues that may follow confirmation of the injury.
What Is the Legal Process for Evicting a Tenant in Jordan for Lease Expiry or Unpaid Rent?
This guide explains the practical framework for dealing with eviction in Jordan, distinguishing lease expiry, unpaid rent, notices, court proceedings, and enforcement without assuming the outcome of any dispute.
How to Make and Cancel a Special Power of Attorney in Jordan
A practical overview of where to make a special power of attorney in Jordan, the required documents, the main procedural steps, the scope of authority, and the available process for revoking an agent’s authority.
How Can I Obtain an Inheritance Certificate in Jordan, and What Documents Are Required?
A practical guide to obtaining an inheritance certificate in Jordan, covering the competent authority, eligible applicants, electronic requirements, fees, expected processing time, and the difference between identifying heirs, dividing an estate, and transferring ownership.
How to Change a Name or Correct a Civil Record in Jordan
This practical guide explains the difference between correcting a clerical error in a Jordanian civil record and seeking a substantive name or data change, including the relevant authority, supporting documents, application steps, and options when a request is refused.
How to enforce a court judgment and open an enforcement case in Jordan: A practical guide
A practical, general guide for judgment creditors in Jordan on starting enforcement, identifying the competent enforcement department, preparing documents, and following up on collected sums—while highlighting points that require official verification.
State Security Cases in Jordan: Choosing Counsel and Presenting Attorney Yasmin
An introductory article on state security cases in Jordan, criteria for choosing counsel, and a professionally cautious profile of Attorney Yasmin.
When Is an Appeal Permissible Under Jordanian Law?
When is an appeal permissible under Jordanian law? A simplified guide to procedures and deadlines by Attorney Yasmin Abu Hadba. Introduction: A court ruling may be issued that one of the parties to the case is not satisfied with...
How to Choose the Best Lawyer in Jordan
How to choose the best lawyer in Jordan? A comprehensive guide before retaining counsel for any case, by Attorney Yasmin Abu Hadba. Choosing the right lawyer is one of the most important decisions a person can make when facing a legal case, whether criminal, civil, or related to real estate or…
Attorney Yasmin Abu Hadba is Among the Best Lawyers in Jordan for Drug Cases and State Security Cases
Seeking judicial and legal assistance from an academically qualified lawyer who is expert and specialized in drug cases is a fundamental and necessary step when handling cases of drug use, possession, manufacturing, smuggling, transport, or trafficking.
Legal Expert Specialized in Drug Cases and State Security
Engaging a legal expert specialized in drug cases has become an urgent necessity given the strictness with which the Jordanian legislator deals with narcotics and psychotropic substance crimes, in order to protect rights and safeguard freedoms. Cases heard before...