The concept of shared parenting is gaining popularity in Pakistan as more and more people are opting for joint custody of their children. There are many benefits of shared parenting, such as, it allows both parents to be involved in their child’s life, it reduces the financial burden on both parents, and it also helps […]
It is generally in the best interest of the child to have both parents involved in their life. The courts usually grant physical custody to one parent, but an increased number of cases have seen shared legal responsibility and guardianship of any child(ren). Thus, it is important to know how to get a visitation schedule […]
It is often seen that in Pakistan, the non-custodial father faces a number of issues in the family courts. The main reason for this is that the custodial parent (usually the mother) often tries to take revenge from the father through these courts. In majority of cases, the father is not given custody of his […]
Pakistan has a variety of criminal laws that are designed to protect the public and punish those who break the law. These laws cover a wide range of offenses, from minor infractions to major crimes. Pakistani law enforcement officials take a proactive approach to enforcing these laws, and they are generally effective in doing so. […]
There are many abbreviations used in Pakistani legal system which can be confusing for anyone not familiar with the terminology. Here is a list of some common abbreviations used in Pakistani legal system along with their meanings: A.O. – Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances G.O. – Government Order S.C. – Supreme Court Cr.PC – […]
The West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964 was passed to provide for the establishment of family courts for the expeditious settlement and disposal of disputes relating to marriage, divorce, dower, alimony, guardianship, custody of children and maintenance. The act also provides for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in matrimonial matters. Short title and […]