How to Claim Haq Mehr Property Through Court in Pakistan
Table of Contents Introduction The Peshawar High Court has given a very important decision. It confirmed that when a husband or his family promises property as dower (Haq Mehr) in the Nikah Nama, the wife can legally claim it. Background of the Case Mst. Jameela Afridi married Dawar Khan on 10 January 1988. During the […]
Can a Wife Get Khula Without Husband’s Consent in Pakistan?
Table of Contents 1. Introduction Khula is a form of divorce where a woman seeks separation from her husband through the court. In PLD 2025 Lahore 18, the Lahore High Court clarified whether a Family Court can dissolve a marriage under Fiqah-e-Jafria without the husband’s consent or the performance of Seeghas. 2. Case Background Petitioner: […]
“Family Law in Pakistan: A Case on Maintenance and Parental Responsibility in Peshawar”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The SAMINA KOUSAR and Others vs. Respondents case raises an important question about family law: when does a father’s duty to support his children end? Specifically, this case looked at whether a father must continue to provide for his adult sons. We’ll break down the case’s key points, what the […]
Family laws in pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The case of Sohail Ahmed v. Mst. Samreena Rasheed Memon (2024 SCMR 634) revolves around a dispute regarding the jurisdiction of Family Courts in Pakistan and the dissolution of marriage through Khula. The dispute centers on whether Family Courts in Pakistan can entertain cases when one party, in this case, […]