An affidavit (Stamp paper) in Pakistan is a written statement that is sworn or affirmed to be true before a person authorized to administer oaths, such as a Notary Public or a Commissioner of Oaths. I...

Reconciliation Reconciliation after divorce / Separation refers to the process of a separated or divorced couple resolving their differences and deciding to give their marriage another chance. This ca...

In Pakistan, second marriages are legal and can be performed under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961. However, there are certain conditions that must be met before a second marriage / Second Nikah...

Iddat is a period of waiting in Islam for women who have been divorced or have lost their husbands through death. The length of the iddat period varies depending on the woman’s circumstances. Fo...

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 mar...

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 distri...

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 a...

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) an...

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 the...

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 g...