Child & Wife Maintenance Claims
Suits for monthly maintenance of minor children and wives, interim maintenance orders under Section 17-A Family Courts Act, and execution.
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Securing Child & Spousal Financial Maintenance
Under Pakistani law and Islamic jurisprudence, a father has an absolute, non-negotiable legal obligation to maintain his minor children, regardless of custody arrangements, financial difficulties, or disputes with the mother. Likewise, a husband is statutorily bound to provide adequate living expenses, food, clothing, and shelter to his wife throughout the subsistence of valid marriage.
Our family litigation attorneys represent mothers in filing maintenance suits before Family Courts across Swat and KPK, securing realistic monthly allowances aligned with inflation and the fatherβs true financial capacity.
Interim Maintenance Orders under Section 17-A
Under Section 17-A of the Family Courts Act 1964, the court is legally required to fix interim maintenance for children at the very earliest stage of the suit without waiting for evidence. If the father defaults in paying interim monthly maintenance by the designated date, his defense is immediately struck off and a final decree entered against him.
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Frequently Asked Legal Questions
Essential information regarding court timelines, documentation, and client representation.
How quickly can a mother obtain maintenance money from court?
Under Section 17-A of the Family Courts Act, the judge fixes interim monthly maintenance at the preliminary hearing stage, typically within 30 to 60 days of filing.
What if the father hides his income or claims unemployment?
The law presumes an able-bodied man is capable of earning. We requisition bank records, overseas employment visas, tax filings, and vehicle ownership data to substantiate real earnings.
Can a father be sent to jail for not paying maintenance?
Yes. Under Section 13 of the Family Courts Act, the family judge has full power to issue arrest warrants and commit the defaulting father to civil prison until arrears are satisfied.