Frequently Ask Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

INHERITANCE

For transfer of title of moveable and immoveable properties.

Legal heirs as per Family Relationship Certificate (FRC).

First apply to National Database And Registration Authority (NADRA) and if refused or declined by NADRA then approached to the court.

DIVORCE

If both parties are agree then can dissolve their marriage by way of mutual divorce.

There are three types / kinds of separation

  1. Divorce
  2. Mutual Divorce
  3. Khulla

In mutual Divorce both parties cannot live together as husband and wife and willing to dissolve their marriage then Divorce deed prepared with mutual consent and both parties sign thereon.

KHULLA

Wife may file a Suit before court for dissolution of marriage by way of Khulla.

In case of Khulla wife does not have any right of dower.

MAINTENANCE

By filling a suit before court for recovery of dower / dowry / maintenance.

CUSTODY OF CHILDREN

It can be decided by mutual understanding otherwise law says girls live with their mother till the age of puberty and son till the age of 7 years.

GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATE

By filling of Petition before the court for Guardianship Certificate.

No, there is no specific guardian certificate format in Pakistan. To get a guardian certificate from the court you need to hire the services of a family lawyer.

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