Family Laws
Separation & Divorce
Naturally, when there are disputes in personal relationships, emotions run high and lives can be changed forever.
Our Law firm has significant expertise representing clients in all aspects of domestic disputes as well as those with financial needs specific to high asset families. Our matrimonial and family law advocates represent the best interests of children, mothers and fathers in a variety of areas of the law including:
Negotiating and preparing pre-nuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements and marital separation agreements.
Family law litigation, including all phases of hearings and trials.
Contested and uncontested divorce and legal separation
Child custody, parental access and paternity
Child support as well as child support enforcement and child support modification
Spousal support
Equitable distribution of marital assets and marital debts.
Getting Married
If you are getting married
Either it is first time or it is a court marriage there should be a law frim to ensure that you are not deprived of your basic rights including Dower, matrimonial Gifts, mantainance and imposition of any legal pre- nuptial or post nuptial condition.
In particular In the case of 2nd marriage things are getting complicated, so one should seek an expert advice before any such endeavour.
Child Protection
Often in Parenting Matters, the child suffers the most as they feel to blame for the relationship breakdown, creating feelings of rejection and guilt.
we understand your children are the most important consideration, therefore we endeavour to reach agreements quickly and respectfully, minimising disruption.
Our team will provide expert advice on the best outcome to protect your best interests as you transition from being a family that lives in one home to be a family that has two homes for your children.
Not all family law disputes need to end up in Court. We favour a conciliatory and mediation approach where possible, and encourage you to carefully consider the route to be taken for your family, rather than simply focusing on the outcome.
Maintenance
Under the law of Pakistan and sharia a father is legally obligated to provide for his children, according to his financial capability.
Similarly, husband is responsible to maintain his spouses according to his means and capacity.
In the case of divorce and seperation, maintenance is a dual legal concept. It means the right to financial support and the obligation to support the family. In fact, the seperated wives and custodial mother usually demands maintenance from the father.
