Category: Family

  • West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964

    An Act to make provision for the establishment of Family CourtsPreamble WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision for the establishment of Family Courts for the expeditious settlement and disposal of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs for matters connected therewith;It is hereby enacted as follows:1. Short title, extent and commencement.‑‑(1) This Act may…

  • Difference between Talaq and Khulla

    Talaq is the Islamic term for divorce. A talaq is used to end a contrct of marriage the nikah, under the terms of Islamic sharia. It should be noted that Talaq is a right given by a Husband and Wife can only exercise the right of Talaq if the same is granted to her in her…

  • Divorce and Khulla under Shariah Law

    There are several ways for establishing divorce in Shariah: Both the husband and the wife come to an agreement that they wish to separate through divorce, and the husband then pronounces one declaration of divorce upon his wife….and if the couple do not reconcile before the waiting period of ‘iddah’ (three menstrual cycles of the…

  • Preparation of Divorce Papers in Karachi Pakistan

    If Husband is seeking to give divorce to his wife or on the other hand if a wife is seeking to exercise her delegated right of divorce in her nikhanama, then Divorce papers are prepared by their Lawyers. If both parties agree to divorce each other then a mutual divorce deed is prepared, whereas it…

  • Court Marriage Procedure in Karachi Pakistan

    Our Law Firm is commonly engaged for court marriages legal services. Our Support Staff shall facilitate court nikahnama as well as affidavit of Free Will, which is legally recognized and enforceable under Muslim Personal Law.The procedure for court marriage is to supply copies of National Identity Card, Two copies of photos with white or blue background and…

  • Christian Divorce in Pakistan

    Christian divorce is regularized under Christian Divorce Act 1869. Under Christian law either party has no right to pronounce divorce upon other party like Muslim Family Law. Only court has power to declare the marriage null and void or grant judicial separation or dissolve the marriage between the spouses. Therefore, for dissolution of Marriage either…

  • Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 Pakistan

    An Act to restraint the solemnization of child marriages. Whereas it is expedient to restrain the solemnization of child marriages: It is hereby enacted as follows: 1. Short titled, extent and commencement.(1)    This Act may be called the Child Marriage Restraint Act (1929).(2)    It extends to the whole of Pakistan and applies to all citizens…

  • Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act, 1976

    An Act to provide for restrictions on dowry and bridal giftsWHEREAS it is expedient to provide for restrictions on dowry and bridal gifts and for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto. It is hereby enacted as follow:- S-1: Short title, extent and commencement.(1) This Act may be called the Dowry and Bridal Gifts (Restriction) Act,…

  • Law against Domestic Violence in Pakistan

    For Legal assistance of Lawyer in case of domestic violence. We always respond quickly to urgent situations. We respond quickly to requests for help in cases of domestic violence. The violence may be physical, sexual or psychological. It may be inflicted by anyone with whom you are in a domestic relationship, or have been in…

  • Court Marriage procedure and steps in Karachi

    The Best Court Marriage Law Firm in Karachi Pakistan At the district and sessions courts in Karachi, a ‘court marriage’ is a routine procedure and also hassle-free one. Often considered a last resort for couples whose parents may not approve of their plans to wed, a court marriage involves a few basic steps. Initially a…