Maintenance suits
For a wife, children or both, including interim maintenance.
About Maintenance & Dower Claims
A husband has a duty to maintain his wife and children, and a wife is entitled to the dower (haq mehr) agreed at the nikah. A wife may also claim the return of dowry articles. When these are not paid, a suit can be filed in the family court under the Family Courts Act, 1964.
Evidence decides these cases, including the nikahnama, proof of income and lists of items. We help you gather it, work out what can reasonably be claimed and present it clearly. We also act for husbands who need to respond to a claim or ask for a fair order.
How ICTV Helps
What we handle for you in Maintenance & Dower Claims.
Dower claims
Prompt and deferred dower under the nikahnama.
Dowry articles
Recovery of dowry and bridal gifts.
Replying to claims
Defending a claim or negotiating a fair settlement.
Enforcement
Steps to enforce an order that is not obeyed.
Documents You May Need
- Nikahnama showing the dower
- CNICs of the parties
- Children's birth certificates
- Proof of the husband's income
- List of dowry articles with receipts or photographs
- Records of previous payments
Available in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Before you start
ICTV handles Maintenance & Dower Claims 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 Maintenance & Dower Claims 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.
Review
We study your documents and your claim.
Calculate
We work out what is reasonably claimed.
File
We file in the family court and track the hearings.
Enforce
We help enforce the order if it is not obeyed.
Common Questions
Short answers about maintenance & dower claims.
What is the difference between dower and maintenance?
Dower is a sum or property agreed at the marriage that belongs to the wife. Maintenance is regular support for the wife and children. They are separate claims.
Can I claim maintenance while the case is going on?
Yes. The family court can fix interim maintenance during the case, and we ask for this where it applies.
How do I prove the amount of dower?
The nikahnama is the main proof. If it is unclear we advise on other evidence.
What if the husband does not pay the order?
The court has ways to enforce its orders. We explain them and file the application.
Maintenance & Dower Claims in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Islamabad
Maintenance, dower and dowry claims in Islamabad are filed in the family courts of the capital territory.
Rawalpindi
In Rawalpindi these claims are filed in the family courts of Rawalpindi district.
Call 0300 118 8234 or book a consultation at the office nearest to you.
Need help with maintenance & dower claims?
Call 0300 118 8234 or email info@ictv.pk. Your first consultation is free.