Grounds for Khula in Pakistan: Can a Wife Keep Her Haq Mehr?
A woman may seek Khula because she simply cannot continue the marriage, but sometimes she enters the Family Court after
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Legal Topics section covers public legal awareness articles on inheritance law, family law, khula, divorce, women harassment, property law, land revenue law, gift and hiba cases, power of attorney fraud, tax law, and corporate law in Pakistan.
Proof of Legal Heirs in Pakistan: Missing Name, Lost Inheritance?
Can a person lose inheritance merely because their name is missing from an old pedigree table? This troubling question reached
Inheritance Dispute in Pakistan: 7 Mistakes That Can Ruin a Claim
An Inheritance Dispute in Pakistan is never only about land. It is often about family trust, a daughter’s forgotten share,
Gift Mutation in Pakistan: Can an Old Family Gift Be Cancelled?
A family gift may appear simple when relations are peaceful. A sister gives her land to her brother, the revenue
Succession Certificate: What Did a Sister’s Inheritance Fight Teach?
A succession certificate is often misunderstood in Pakistan. Many families think that once a succession certificate is issued, every issue
Inheritance Mutation in Pakistan: How Was a Daughter Protected?
A father dies. His property is entered in the names of his sons. The daughter’s name is silently left out.
Harassment Ombudsperson Pakistan: Why Did a Writ Petition Fail?
When a working woman files a harassment complaint, the law must protect her dignity, livelihood, and workplace safety. But this
Court Fee Act Pakistan: How Did a Supreme Court Case Save an Appeal?
A small court-fee mistake can sometimes destroy a big case. A litigant may believe that his appeal is still alive,
Marriage in Pakistan: Can a Foreign Marriage End Through Khula?
A marriage may begin in another country, but sometimes its pain, conflict, and legal battle return to Pakistan. This Supreme
Will in Pakistan: When Can One Condition Change a Family’s Future?
Can a father write a will that allows his daughter to use property only during her lifetime? What happens to