Can a father stop the mother from taking the child abroad?

Yes. A father (as natural guardian) can seek an injunction restraining removal of the minor from Pakistan and order surrender of the child's passport pending the guardian court's decision.

Does remarriage of the mother affect custody?

Remarriage of the mother to a non-mahram of the child can be a factor in the court's welfare analysis but is not automatically disqualifying.

How is child maintenance calculated?

Maintenance is based on the father's income and standard of living. Interim maintenance can be ordered on affidavit evidence early in the proceedings.

Family Law

Child Custody Lawyer in Karachi

Custody of a minor is governed by the Guardians and Wards Act 1890 and the welfare principle. KKR Associates represents mothers, fathers and grandparents in custody, visitation and guardianship petitions before the Family and Guardian Courts of Karachi — with particular experience in international relocation and passport disputes.

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Key Facts

Governing law: Guardians and Wards Act 1890; welfare of minor doctrine
Court: Family / Guardian Court, Karachi
Timeline: Interim custody orders within weeks; final order 6–12 months
Documents: CNICs, B-form, school records, address proofs

What We Do

How we handle child custody lawyer in karachi matters

Hizanat Petitions

Filing and defending hizanat (physical custody) applications in the Family Court.

Guardianship of Person & Property

Guardian certificates under the 1890 Act for minor's person and property.

Visitation Rights

Enforceable visitation schedules with clear pick-up/drop-off and holiday provisions.

International Custody

Passport surrender, injunctions against removal from Pakistan, and Hague-related coordination.

Contempt & Enforcement

Enforcement of custody orders where the other party is non-compliant.

Grandparents' Custody

Petitions by grandparents and next of kin in cases of parental incapacity.

Our Process

What working with us looks like.

1
Welfare assessment
We build a factual record — schooling, environment, financial capacity — around the welfare principle.
2
Interim orders
Immediate interim custody / visitation / travel-restraint orders where the child is at risk.
3
Final hearing
Evidence, cross-examination and detailed submissions on the welfare of the minor.
4
Enforcement
Post-decree enforcement, contempt and passport orders as needed.

Why KKR Associates

Why clients choose us.

Welfare-first strategy — evidence built around the child, not the parents' dispute.
Emergency same-day travel-restraint injunctions where a parent tries to remove the child.
Cross-border experience with UK, GCC and US custody disputes.
Sensitive to schooling, iddat and religious upbringing considerations.

Lead Counsel

A senior advocate assigned to your matter.

Advocate High Court

Arslan Abid Naich

LL.B, Advocate of the High Court

Arslan Abid Naich is a devoted, highly qualified attorney with substantial experience in civil and criminal litigation, including complex multi-party matters with large volumes of evidence.

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