Family LawLegal Guides
Plain-English guides on child custody, wife and child maintenance, and marriage registration in Lahore and across Pakistan. The guides answer practical questions families commonly have before approaching the Family Court.
Child Custody Laws in Pakistan: A Parent's Guide
How child custody works in Pakistan: the difference between custody and guardianship, mothers' and fathers' rights, the welfare principle under the Guardians and Wards Act 1890, and how Family Court cases actually proceed.
How Wife Maintenance (Nafaqa) Works in Pakistani Family Courts
What nafaqa (wife maintenance) includes in Pakistan, when a wife is entitled to it, how Family Courts calculate the amount, how to file a maintenance case, and how arrears are enforced.
Marriage Registration in Lahore: Step-by-Step Requirements
How to register a marriage in Lahore: documents required for Nikah Nama registration, the role of the nikah registrar and Union Council, the NADRA marriage certificate, and what to do if registration was missed or contains errors.
Child Maintenance in Pakistan: Rights, Amount and Court Procedure
How child maintenance works in Pakistan: who owes it, the expenses it covers, how Family Courts assess the amount, interim maintenance, the documents and evidence that matter, and what happens when maintenance is not paid.
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