Dower Amount/ Haq Mehar
In Pakistan, the dower amount is a legally prescribed sum of money or property that a husband is required to give to his wife at the time of marriage/ nikah, or at a later date as specified in the marriage contract. The dower amount (Haq Mahar) can be fixed or deferred and is typically determined […]
Succession Certificate
Succession Certificate is a method of obtaining movable/immovable assets like Bank accounts, saving certificates, holding property valuable etc., from the deceased member of the family which is distributed to the heirs as per law. The succession certificate obtained by the court of law as per the Succession Act 1925. Our Insaf Law Associates provides best affordable lawyers […]
Succession Certificate
Succession Certificate Succession Certificate is a method of obtaining movable/immovable assets like Bank accounts, saving certificates, holding property valuable etc., from the deceased member of the family which is distributed to the heirs as per law. The succession certificate obtained by the court of law as per the Succession Act 1925. Our Insaf Law Associates provides best […]
Online Nikah/Marriage
Online Nikah / Marriage Online Nikah, also known as virtual marriage, is a marriage ceremony that takes place over the internet. In Pakistan, online Nikah is not legally recognized by the government and therefore, is not considered a valid form of marriage. The government of Pakistan requires that all marriages be registered with the relevant […]
Maintenance of Wife/Child
Maintenance of Wife & Child In Pakistan, the family laws (family law attorney) regarding wife maintenance and child maintenance are primarily governed by the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance (1961) and the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Ordinance (2000). Under this family law, a husband is legally required to provide maintenance for his wife and children. […]
Guardianship/Guardian of Minor
Guardian & Ward Act 1890 Family law, a family lawyer The Guardian and Wards Act, of 1890 is a law in Pakistan that governs the appointment of guardians for minor children and the management of their property. The Guardian Act gives the court the power to appoint a guardian for a minor in certain circumstances, […]
Child Custody
Child Custody In Pakistan, child custody laws are governed by the Guardians and Wards Act of 1890 and the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance of 1961. Under these laws, the father is considered the natural guardian of a child and is typically granted custody in the event of a divorce/khula. However, the court may award custody […]
Khula/Separation
Khula / Separation In Pakistan, Khula is a legal procedure through which a Muslim woman can obtain a divorce from her husband. Under Khula, the wife initiates the divorce proceedings and the husband can either agree to the divorce or contest it. If the husband agrees, the divorce is granted by a court of law. […]
Court Marriage / Nikah
Court Marriage / Love Marriage (Nikah) In Pakistan, court marriage / love marriage is a legal process that allows couples to register their marriage / nikaah (Nikah Nama) with the government through a court of law, rather than through traditional religious ceremonies. The process typically involves filling out a legal form and providing certain documents, […]