Court Marriage

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Court Marriage, Civil Matrimony & Courthouse Wedding in Pakistan's cities Karachi & Islamabad. Civil marriage is a kind of court marriage.

Court Marriage, Civil Matrimony & Courthouse Wedding in Pakistan's cities Karachi & Islamabad. Civil matrimony is a type of court marriage.

COURT MARRIAGES ARE MANAGED BY SPECIALIZED COURT MARRIAGE LAWYER 

Court Marriage, Civil Matrimony & Courthouse Wedding in Pakistan’s cities Karachi & Islamabad. Civil marriage is a sort of court marriage. Court marriages in Pakistan are now common. Court marriages in Pakistan are now very common. Couples who wish to conduct a court marriage, usually find a court marriage lawyer and the lawyer manages the court marriage process.

COURT MARRIAGE IS THE LEGAL MATRIMONIAL UNION OF A COUPLE
Court marriage, like traditional marriage, refers to the legal matrimonial union of a man and a woman. Their Nikah is usually solemnized in front of a Nikah Registrar, a lawyer, or a Justice of Peace/Magistrate.

COMMON REASONS FOR GROWING NUMBERS OF COURT MARRIAGE 

Those who enter into a court marriage either failed to obtain the permission of their parents or were concerned about not being able to marry one another. In such cases, they prefer to do a courthouse wedding.

NIKAH NAMA FOR THE COURT MARRIAGE WILL BE REGISTERED BY THE OFFICIAL NIKAH REGISTRAR
Regarding the legality of the court marriage/civil marriage, the Nikah Nama (Marriage Contract) is registered and issued by the Nikah Registrar of the locality, not by the court. Urdu Nikah Nama is registered and issued by the Nikah Registrar, not by any court, and the Marriage Certificate is issued by the Union Council/TMA/Cantonment Board or (in Islamabad) by the Arbitrary Council.

Court Marriage Fee/Cost in Karachi, Islamabad & Lahore

You can have a Nikah solemnize for as low as Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 only if you contact us at our offices in Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Lahore. However, in Karachi, some lawyers charge much more fees for their service. Our packages include:

You can contact us to arrange a qualified Nikah Khawan (Molvi) for your civil wedding ceremony, which can be at your location (for additional charges) or ours at a pre-determined time. Each of our Nikah Khawans is a registered Nikah Khawan.

COURT MARRIAGE REQUIRED A FEW SIMPLE STEPS

A court marriage is an option for people who cannot afford to spend thousands of rupees on marriage festivities; because the court marriage involves only a few simple steps.

Furthermore, you should be aware that no act of law, ordinance, rule, or schedule in Pakistani law describes the meaning of the word “Court Marriage.”. Court marriages are solemnized by the Nikah Khawans and lawyers and recognized and ratified by courts.

COURTS PROTECT COUPLES GETTING MARRIED THROUGH COURT MARRIAGE

There is no restriction on any citizen, getting married to one’s opposite sex under the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 in West Pakistan. Those individuals whose marriages have been done at adult age or who wish to get married under the law can rely on the Pakistani courts to protect their rights.

LACK OF CORRECT INFORMATION FOR COURT MARRIAGE

Many social reactions and behaviors most of us commonly observe in our day-to-day lives have contributed to tremendous mental stress when a couple wants or applies for a court marriage. There is also a lack of correct information about court marriage in Pakistan for couples who decide to walk into legal channels to get united.

Court marriage fee in pakistan

Court Marriage Requirements in Pakistan

There is a constitutional right to choose someone to marry in Pakistan. Court marriage procedures are very simple in Pakistan. There are a few requirements for couples to fulfill:

  • According to Islam, the marriage age is the age of puberty. By law, the age of majority for marriage is 18, i.e. 18 years old
  • In Pakistan, marriage is always between the opposite sexes. It is a criminal offense in Pakistan to marry a lesbian or homosexual
  • Nikah should be performed with the free consent of the wedding couple

Documents Requirement For Court Marriage in Pakistan

  • CNICs or passports must be in their possession, or they can produce a Matriculation Certificate or Form ‘B’ if neither is available.
  • The passport of the foreign partner is required in the case of a foreign partner.
  • Two witnesses should be present at the wedding.
  • Four plus four passport size photographs for each of the bride and groom.
  • Affidavit of free will on behalf of the bride
  • When the bride is married a second time, a valid divorce decree or death certificate is required.
  • Authentic permission from the first wife or arbitration council is required in the case of second marriages by grooms.
PROCESSING OF NIKAH NAMA AND NADRA MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

We process the Nikah Nama for registration after the civil wedding/court marriage. Additionally, the Union Council issues NADRA marriage certificates. Besides translating into Arabic, English, Dutch, Spanish, German, etc., we also provide translation in other languages.

COURT MARRIAGE FEE & COST
The court marriage fees in Pakistan are not specific. The amount you have to pay depends on the services and expertise a seasoned lawyer is required to provide, as well as your location and where you want your documents delivered once registered. After this due process, you will receive a Nikah Nama (marriage contract), (and if you require a NADRA marriage certificate, you have to pay an additional fee). However, A nikah nama is sufficient proof of your marriage.

ONLINE MARRIAGE/NIKAH SERVICE FOR OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS

If you are interested in getting online marriage services, you may call us to discuss your matter confidentially. Our sole policy is to keep your personal information private. The information about our clients is kept confidential. We guarantee that we will help you effectively. Additionally, we assist with online marriages throughout the world. Affordably priced legal services are provided by our firm. Civil marriages are performed by our attorneys in Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore.

REFERENCES TO THE MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY LAWS

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act, 1886

Foreign Marriage Act, 1903

Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929

Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1964

Rules under Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1965

Conciliation Courts (West Pakistan Amendment) Act, 1969

Child Marriage Restraint (Punjab Amendment) Ordinance, 1971

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Family Courts Act, 1993

Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856

Christian Marriage Act, 1872

Hindu Marriage Disabilities Removal Act, 1946

Hindu Married Women’s Right to Separate Residence and Maintenance Act, 1946

The Hindu Marriage Act, 2017

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