Custody applications
For custody or interim custody of your child.
About Child Custody & Guardianship
Custody cases in Pakistan are decided under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890, and the Family Courts Act, 1964. Courts treat the welfare of the child as the main test. Factors include the child's age, the care each parent can give, the child's schooling and stability, and the child's own wishes where appropriate.
Custody, guardianship and meeting rights are different things. A mother may have custody while the father stays the legal guardian, for example. We explain which application you need, prepare your petition and evidence and represent your interests at each hearing.
How ICTV Helps
What we handle for you in Child Custody & Guardianship.
Guardianship petitions
Legal guardianship for the child's affairs.
Visitation rights
Meeting arrangements and their enforcement.
Travel and passport matters
Permission for a child's travel and documents.
Replies to opposing claims
Responding when the other parent files first.
Documents You May Need
- CNICs of both parents
- Nikahnama and divorce papers, if any
- Child's birth certificate or B-form
- School and medical records
- Proof of your income and home
- Any previous court orders
Available in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Before you start
ICTV handles Child Custody & Guardianship at both its Islamabad and Rawalpindi offices. Call or WhatsApp 0300 118 8234 to book a consultation at the office nearest to you.
Before you start
The documents for Child Custody & Guardianship vary with your case. Send us what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
This page gives general information and is not legal or tax advice. Laws, fees and procedures change, so contact us about your own case.
Our Process
Four clear steps from your first call to the result.
Listen
We hear your situation and what you want for your child.
Plan
We choose the right application and prepare the evidence.
File
We file in the guardian or family court.
Hearings
We guide and represent you at each hearing.
Common Questions
Short answers about child custody & guardianship.
Who gets custody of the child?
The court decides on the child's welfare, not on a parent's wishes alone. We look at your facts and explain how the court is likely to see them.
Is custody the same as guardianship?
No. Custody is about who the child lives with. Guardianship is about legal authority over the child's affairs. They can be held by different people.
Can I get visiting rights?
Yes. The court can order meeting arrangements for the parent who does not have custody.
Can I take my child abroad?
Travel can need the other parent's consent or a court order, especially after separation. We advise before you plan.
Child Custody & Guardianship in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Islamabad
Custody and guardianship applications for children living in Islamabad are filed in the family courts of the capital territory.
Rawalpindi
For children living in Rawalpindi, applications are filed in the family courts of Rawalpindi, which also deal with guardianship.
Call 0300 118 8234 or book a consultation at the office nearest to you.
Need help with child custody & guardianship?
Call 0300 118 8234 or email info@ictv.pk. Your first consultation is free.