Islamic law obligates the father to bear the expenses of his young son in all aspects, including food, clothing, housing, breastfeeding, childcare, and educational expenses, until he reaches an age where he can earn a living from his work. Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959, as amended, addresses the maintenance of descendants, ascendants, and relatives in Chapter Seven, Articles [58-63]. Child support is not required if the son has sufficient wealth to support him, unless he has no wealth or his income is insufficient. In this case, the father is entitled to support unless he is poor and unable to provide for his children. Child support continues until the daughter marries or the son reaches the age at which his peers can earn a living, unless he is a student. In the Iranian Civil Code, child support is mentioned independently in Chapter 1, Articles [1196-1206], as part of the maintenance of relatives. The father may provide for the child from his own funds, if available. The father is not obligated to provide for the child from his own assets if the child has money or is unable to work to secure a living, as stipulated in Article [1197] of the Civil Code. Iranian legislation explicitly defines the order of those responsible for paying child support.
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