Question 1

How do Algerian courts determine monthly child support amounts?

Accepted Answer

Under Article 79 of the Algerian Family Code, judges assess child maintenance based on the father's net income and living standards. Typically, courts allocate 12% to 18% of net monthly earnings per child for food, clothing, medical care, and schooling.

Question 2

What are legal requirements regarding custody housing (badal i'wa)?

Accepted Answer

Article 72 mandates that fathers provide suitable custody housing for their minor children. If physical housing is unavailable, the judge orders a monthly cash rent allowance based on local market rates and the father's financial capacity.

Question 3

What is the Algerian State Alimony Guarantee Fund (Fonds de Pension Alimentaire)?

Accepted Answer

Established under Law 15-01, this Ministry of Justice fund pays awarded alimony directly to custodial mothers when the father defaults or is insolvent, with state bailiffs subsequently recovering dues from the non-paying father.

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