Family Law
Court marriage, divorce and khulla, custody, guardianship and maintenance. Irfan Mir Halepota & Associates represents clients in this area before the relevant Karachi courts and tribunals.
Family matters carry a different weight than commercial disputes — they involve people who have to keep living their lives while a case is pending. We handle these matters with the discretion they require, moving as efficiently as the law allows toward resolution, whether that means a negotiated settlement or a contested hearing.
Led by Nusrat Irfan, Advocate — women's rights, human rights and child custody specialist
What this covers
- Court marriage and marriage registration (Nikah Nama)
- Divorce and khulla proceedings
- Child custody and visitation arrangements
- Guardianship of minors and their property
- Maintenance for spouses and children
- Dower (haq mehr) recovery
Where we appear
- Family Courts, Karachi
- Guardian Courts
- High Court of Sindh (Family Appeals)
Forum selection and limitation periods are often decided in the first conversation about a matter — the earlier we're involved, the more options remain open.
Common questions
What's the difference between divorce and khulla?
Divorce (talaq) is initiated by the husband; khulla is a wife's route to dissolve the marriage through the Family Court where the husband does not consent. The procedure, evidence, and financial consequences differ, and we advise on which applies to your situation before filing anything.
How is child custody decided in Karachi's Guardian Courts?
The court's primary consideration is the welfare of the minor, weighed against the statutory preferences under the Guardians and Wards Act. We prepare custody petitions around the specific facts of the child's circumstances rather than a generic template.
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Tell us the facts of your matter and we'll advise on forum, timeline and next steps before you commit to anything.
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