Article 7 of the Saudi Alimony Fund Statute

This article explains the consequence of a beneficiary's breach of his obligations toward the Alimony Fund.

The cases in which it applies:

1. A change occurs that affects the beneficiary's entitlement to alimony without notifying the Fund within the period mentioned in Article 6, which is 10 days from the date the change occurs.
2. Concealing any of the data required from him.
3. Providing incorrect data.

What must the Fund do?

• Stop paying the alimony.
• Require the beneficiary to return what was paid to him of it without right.

The wording "the Fund must" indicates obligation, so stopping and requiring return are not optional when one of the cases is met. The return is limited to what was paid without right, not to everything that was paid.

Additional steps: This does not prejudice the Fund's right to take the necessary legal steps, meaning that stopping and return do not prevent the Fund from pursuing other legal avenues. The article does not specify these steps.

This article connects to Article 6, which requires the Fund to stop payment if the reason for entitlement ceases, and requires the beneficiary to report the change within 10 days. Anyone asked to return sums would do well to consult a lawyer who specializes in personal status.