Guardianship, custody, visitation and child maintenance.
A child custody lawyer in Islamabad can help you protect your child’s interests and present your case clearly to the Family Court.
Custody cases are among the most sensitive in any court. Our child custody lawyers in Islamabad and Rawalpindi help parents and guardians present their case calmly, with the child’s welfare at the centre.
Under sections 17 and 25 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, the court looks to the child’s welfare. The factors can include age, sex, health, education, the child’s own preference if old enough, and the conditions in each parent’s home. Our guide to child custody law explains this in more detail.
Custody cases can last months or longer. Try to keep the child’s routine stable, follow any interim order and avoid discussing the case in front of the child. Where it is safe, a written arrangement for contact and expenses may reduce conflict and let the parents resolve the dispute more quickly.
Maintenance can be claimed before the Family Court, along with custody or separately. Bring school fees, medical bills and other regular expenses, plus any information about the father’s income. Orders can usually be enforced through the Family Court, and an amount may be revisited as circumstances change.
A child custody lawyer in Islamabad will review the child’s age, current living arrangements, schooling and care, and any safety concerns. We then advise on the right petition, on interim relief, and on how to prove what matters most: the welfare of the child. Where it is safe, we also explore an agreement between the parents so that the child does not have to endure a long dispute.
The right application depends on the situation and the child’s needs, so we review the facts before filing.
Custody cases involve private family details. We encourage parents to avoid posting about the case on social media and to keep children out of adult disputes.
Early advice from a child custody lawyer in Islamabad can protect your position.
Please bring school and medical records to your first meeting, along with any existing orders.
Official source: Supreme Court of Pakistan
The welfare of the child is the court's main concern. Rules on a mother's right of custody (hizanat) are important, but the court decides the case in light of the child's welfare.
A parent without custody can ask the court for a meeting schedule. Courts commonly make arrangements for contact with the child.
A father is generally responsible for maintaining his children. The Family Court can decide the amount based on the circumstances.
