KUWAIT CITY, Oct 12: The Head of the General Administration of Enforcement, Counselor Abdullah Al-Qasimi, has issued Administrative Circular No. 7 of 2025, addressed to all Family Enforcement Departments, outlining specific procedures for the implementation and suspension of child support (alimony) rulings. The new directive provides clear criteria under which child support obligations may be legally discontinued for both sons and daughters once certain conditions are met.

According to Article 1 of the circular, alimony payments for a son may be suspended if the convicted person (payer) presents official proof that the son has reached the legal age of majority and is capable of supporting himself. This includes situations where the son has secured gainful employment and earns a sufficient income. To verify this, the payer must submit valid documentation — such as an original and recent certificate issued by the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) — confirming the son’s employment status and income level.

Under Article 2, the circular also addresses cases involving a daughter. It states that if the payer provides official evidence of the daughter’s marriage, she must be summoned to appear before the court to confirm whether the marriage has been consummated. If consummation is verified, alimony payments will be suspended. However, if the daughter fails to appear without a valid excuse, payments will be temporarily suspended until she attends the hearing, after which further action will be determined according to the provisions of Clause Two.

Counselor Al-Qasimi emphasized that enforcement judges, department directors, and relevant administrative staff must adhere strictly to the provisions of this new circular and ensure consistent application across all family enforcement cases. The directive took immediate effect upon its issuance and forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance procedural clarity and fairness in family law enforcement.