Topic
Family
12 short reels and 10 carousels on family in Pakistan, each from the statute or the judgment itself, with a written explanation. Free to watch and read.
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- Guide · FamilyKhula in Pakistan: procedure, papers and how long it takesKhula is a suit the wife files in the Family Court. If reconciliation fails, the court must pass the decree straight…
- Guide · FamilyTalaq in Pakistan: union council notice and the 90 daysA talaq does not end the marriage on the day it is said. The husband must send written notice to the union council…
- Guide · FamilyHaq mehr in Pakistan: what it is and can it be forgivenHaq mehr (dower) is the wife's own property right under the nikah, and the Supreme Court calls it obligatory. Unless…
- Guide · FamilyCourt marriage in Pakistan: procedure, rules and documentsCourt marriage in Pakistan is an ordinary nikah between two adults, done by their own choice and then registered. The…
1:22Family“If a mother remarries, she loses custody of her children.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · 2024 SCMR 486
1:32Family“If a daughter marries without her father's consent, he can bring her home by force.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · 2023 SCMR 1182
1:21Family“Say talaq three times and the marriage ends that very minute.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · PLD 2025 SC 469
0:52Family“An adult girl can't marry without her father's consent.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · PLD 2004 SC 219
1:01Family“If the children live with their mother, the father pays nothing.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · PLD 2026 SC 170
1:01Family“If a wife leaves her husband's house, she loses her maintenance.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · 2023 SCMR 246
0:54Family“At seven, the son goes to his father automatically.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · PLD 2024 SC 629
0:53Family“If he marries again, she must take khula and give up her dower.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · PLD 2026 SC 302
0:52Family“After divorce or khula, his family takes back the gold and gifts.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · 2026 SCMR 561
0:51Family“Nikah not registered? Then you're not married.”Lahore High Court · 2001 YLR 644
0:59FamilyThe courts gave her khula, and took her dowerSupreme Court of Pakistan · PLD 2026 SC 302
0:52Family“If the husband won't divorce her, she's stuck for life.”Supreme Court of Pakistan · PLD 1967 SC 97
In slides
12 slidesFamilyCustody is not guardianship.For citizens
11 slidesFamilyMarry without your parents? An adult woman can.For citizens
11 slidesFamilyHaq mehr: due on demand.For citizens
11 slidesFamilyHer dowry is hers. Always.For citizens
10 slidesFamilyNo money from him? Maintenance has a deadline.For citizens
11 slidesFamilyAbuse at home? Ask for a protection order.For citizens
10 slidesFamilySeparated? Who keeps the children?For citizens
9 slidesFamilyTalaq said? The law still needs a notice.For citizens
9 slidesFamilySecond marriage? Permission first. In writing.For citizens
8 slidesFamilyTaking khula? You do not lose all your mehr.For citizens