Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched the second phase of the Alimony Fund initiative, a stage covering “temporary maintenance” for those with a ruling in their favor but not yet enforced for a reason other than insolvency.

With this phase, the ministry wants to ensure financial coverage for beneficiaries during a transitional period in order to create stability. The ministry completed the pilot phase of the fund, which covers “permanent maintenance,” and plans for a third phase covering “urgent maintenance” in cases still being heard.

“The fund aims at prompt disbursement of maintenance and financial stability of families,” the ministry said. “In order to fast-track applications, we have opened direct communication with clients through an online platform,” it said.

The first phase of alimony fund was launched in April 2019; it financially covers applicants with alimony rulings to their favor but that were not implemented.

The fund was established under a decision by the Council of Ministers with a board of directors under the chairmanship of the minister of justice.