Understanding Family Court Maintenance Decrees: A Recent Case Analysis
A recent Islamabad High Court judgment provides crucial insights into how courts handle family court maintenance cases. This case involved a father challenging a maintenance decree for his ex-wife and child, highlighting the legal principles that govern such sensitive family matters. The Case Background: Marriage, Divorce, and Maintenance Claims The couple married in 2013 and had a daughter in […]
Court Upholds Child Maintenance Orders
The Balochistan High Court recently delivered a significant judgment reinforcing parental financial responsibility. This decision emerged from a case where a father attempted to avoid his court-ordered maintenance through paternity denial. The ruling strengthens legal enforcement mechanisms for child support across Pakistan. Case Background and Legal Proceedings A mother sought to execute a long-standing child […]
A Father’s Maintenance Responsibility Upheld
The Core Legal Dispute on Parental Responsibility The Balochistan High Court recently reinforced a fundamental principle of family law: a father’s maintenance responsibility is a core parental duty that cannot be easily voided. The court dismissed a constitutional petition from a father seeking to avoid his financial duty by denying paternity. This ruling underscores the […]
The High Cost of Violating a Child Custody Order: A Court Case Breakdown
Introduction: The Consequences of Ignoring a Court Order A recent ruling from the Sindh High Court provides a critical lesson for parents. The case involved a clear child custody violation where a mother took her son abroad without the court’s consent. Consequently, the court took the severe step of blocking her national ID card and passport. This […]
Pakistan Supreme Court Decision on Paternity Dispute
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This case involves a dispute over the paternity of a child, Tuba Sahab. The petitioners challenged her paternity after Azhar Hussain’s death. The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided the case on 14th November, 2022. 2. Factual Background Azhar Hussain died on 4th June 2013. He was married to Riffat Shamim. […]