Is the alimony paid by the husband considered unfair, on the grounds that his divorced wife and children reside in Kuwait for her work, and therefore he should pay alimony sufficient for living in Egypt, with her bearing the difference in costs between the two countries?
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Alimony for children is obligatory according to what is customary. When there is a dispute over its amount, the matter is referred to the court for resolution. If the Sharia court rules a specific amount for alimony, the man must pay it. His statement that any amount exceeding their basic needs in his home country is incumbent upon the wife is incorrect.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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