How to Get Married in a Pakistani Court
The entire process focuses on ensuring the marriage is legal, consensual, and officially recorded. Here are the essential steps you must follow. Step 1: Talk to a Lawyer 🧑‍⚖️ First, consult a family lawyer. The lawyer will explain the entire legal process. They will clarify which documents you need. This step also ensures you understand […]
Understanding Nikahnama Legal Evidence in Pakistani Courts
A recent Peshawar High Court case clearly shows how judges use Nikahnama legal evidence to protect women’s rights. The court treated the marriage contract as strong legal proof for dower and maintenance claims. This decision helps us understand how marriage documents work in family law cases. Courts Treat Nikahnama as Complete Legal Package The husband […]
Your Nikahnama is Your Strongest Legal Proof in Court
A recent decision from the Peshawar High Court clearly explains the powerful rights a Nikahnama gives to a wife. This case involved a wife who filed claims for her dower, her dowry articles, and maintenance. The Court firmly rejected the husband’s petition. Consequently, this judgment teaches every married person about the crucial importance of properly […]
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 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, […]