FAQs
If the father / mother has been passed away and left behind a house / Property, how can this property be transferred in to children name?
By taking the Letter of Administration.
If the father / mother has been passed away and left behind cash amount in Bank / Shares / Locker / car etc, how can this property be transferred in to children name?
When Succession Certificate granted; then Bank release amount and legal heirs can use that asset or property.
For what purpose I need of a Succession Certificate / Letter of Administration?
For transfer of title of moveable and immoveable properties.
Who can apply for Succession Certificate / Letter of Administration?
Legal heirs as per Family Relationship Certificate (FRC).
Where can I apply for Succession Certificate or Letter of Administration?
First, apply to National Database And Registration Authority (NADRA) and if refused or declined by NADRA then approached to the court.
If a husband does not want to live with his wife so how can be marriage dissolved?
Husband can dissolve his marriage by way of Divorce.
If a husband and wife don't want to live with each other so how can be marriage dissolved?
If both parties are agree then can dissolve their marriage by way of mutual divorce.
How many types / kinds of separation?
There are three types / kinds of separation (i) Divorce (ii) Mutual Divorce (iii) Khulla.
What is mutual divorce?
In mutual Divorce both parties cannot live together as husband and wife and willing to dissolve their marriage then Divorce deed prepared with mutual consent and both parties sign thereon.
If a wife does not want to live with her husband so how can be marriage dissolved?
Wife can dissolve her marriage by way of Khulla.
What is Khulla, how can get Khulla and what is the procedure to get Khulla?
Wife may file a Suit before court for dissolution of marriage by way of Khulla.
How much time required for granting Khulla?
Minimum 3 to 4 months.
Can a wife get her dower in case of Khulla?
In case of Khulla wife does not have any right of dower.
If a wife want Khulla but does not have her Nikkahnama / marriage certificate, can she apply Khulla without her Nikkahnama / marriage certificate?
Yes, she can file Khulla without her Nikkahnama.
How can a wife get her dower / dowry / maintenance?
By filling a suit before court for recovery of dower / dowry / maintenance.
Who has a right of custody of children in case of separation / Divorce / Khulla?
Can be decided by mutual understanding otherwise law says girls live with their mother till the age of puberty and son till the age of 7 years.
If children are in custody of their mother / father so how can the parties get custody of their children?
By filling an Application before the court for permanent Custody.
How can parents get Guardianship Certificate after their separation / divorce / Khulla?
By filling of Petition before the court for Guardianship Certificate.