Child Custody Law in Egypt
Comprehensive guide to child custody laws and parental rights
Custody Ages
0-7 years
To mother (boys and girls)
Full custody to mother
7-15 years (boys)
Right to choose
Child chooses between parents
15+ years (girls)
To mother until marriage
Stays with mother until marriage
Types of Support
Food Support
Daily food and drink costs
Clothing Support
Clothing and footwear costs
Medical Support
Treatment and medication costs
Education Support
School and university costs
Custodial Mother's Rights
- Right to custody until legal age
- Child support from father
- Custody and nursing fees
- Right to housing for children
- Right to healthcare and education for children
- Right to prevent travel without permission
Father's Rights
- Right to regular visitation
- Right to take children on holidays
- Right to participate in important decisions
- Right to determine religion and education
- Right to receive medical reports
- Right to request custody change upon breach
Custodial Mother Conditions
- Must be adult and sane
- Must be trustworthy with the child
- Must not marry stranger to the child
- Must reside in child's country
Custody Loss Cases
- Mother marries stranger to child
- Child neglect or mistreatment
- Taking child abroad without permission
- Preventing father from seeing child