Family Lawyer in Lahore — Khula, Divorce, Custody & Maintenance
Family disputes demand discretion and clarity. Our family law practice handles khula, talaq, custody (hizanat), guardianship, maintenance (nafqa), dower (haq mehr), and dissolution of marriage under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 and the West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964.
What we do
- Khula and dissolution of marriage
- Custody and visitation (hizanat)
- Guardianship under the Guardians and Wards Act
- Maintenance for wife and children
- Recovery of dower and dowry articles
- Domestic violence protection orders
How we work
- Step 1
Confidential Counselling
A private consultation to understand the matter and outline realistic outcomes.
- Step 2
Reconciliation & Pleadings
Family Courts mandate reconciliation; where unworkable, we file the appropriate suit.
- Step 3
Trial & Decree
Evidence is recorded confidentially; khula decrees are typically passed within 3–6 months.
- Step 4
Implementation
We assist with the union council certificate, NADRA records and arrears recovery.
FAQ
Family — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process for Khula in Pakistan?
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A Muslim wife may seek dissolution of marriage on the ground of khula by filing a suit in the Family Court of competent jurisdiction. The court attempts reconciliation; on failure, it dissolves the marriage on terms — typically the return of haq mehr already received. The Family Court must dispose of the suit within 6 months. Once decreed, an effective certificate is issued by the Union Council after the iddat period (90 days).
Can a mother get custody of her children in Pakistan?
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Under classical Hanafi law and as applied by Pakistani Family Courts, the mother (hizan) has the primary right of custody of male children up to 7 years and female children until puberty, subject always to the welfare of the minor — the paramount consideration under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
How much maintenance can a wife claim in Lahore?
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Maintenance (nafqa) is determined by the Family Court based on the husband's income and standard of living during the marriage. Courts in Lahore typically award between PKR 20,000 and PKR 200,000 per month per child depending on earnings, with periodic increases. Past maintenance can be recovered up to 6 years.
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