Court Marriage in Pakistan: Your Legal Right Protected
In Pakistan, court marriage is not just a choice but also a constitutional right for both men and women. At Ali & Associates, a leading law firm with a nationwide presence, we specialize in providing comprehensive legal support for court marriages across all cities in Pakistan.
Whether you’re a Pakistani national or a foreigner seeking to marry within Pakistan’s legal framework, we offer tailored legal services to facilitate court marriages, including online court marriages. Our expertise extends to handling all aspects of marriage registration in Pakistan.
Under Pakistani law, marriage is recognized as a civil contract, necessitating its registration for legal validity. Failure to register a court marriage, also known as a love marriage, is deemed a punishable offense.
We streamline the court marriage process, ensuring swift registration and issuance of Marriage Certificates/Nikah Nama within 20 to 30 minutes. Our services also encompass providing complete legal protection to couples, safeguarding them against any potential legal repercussions.
Court Marriage Requirements:
- CNIC or Passport
- In the absence of CNIC or Passport, Matriculation certificate or Form ‘B’
- Four passport-size photographs if CNIC or Passport are unavailable
- Passport for foreign partners
- Valid Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate of the deceased husband for second marriages
- Permission certificate from the first wife or Arbitration Council for grooms entering second marriages
Court Marriage Procedure:
The procedure for court marriage in Pakistan is straightforward. Simply fulfill the requisite requirements, including:
- Age: As per Islamic law and the Punjab Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Act 2015, the legal age for marriage is 18 years, or upon reaching puberty.
- Opposite sex: Court marriages are recognized only between opposite sexes, with same-sex marriages punishable under Pakistani law.
- Free Consent: Marriage must be based on free consent, without coercion or threat.
Documents Provided After Court Marriage:
- Nikah Nama
- Nadra Marriage Registration certificate
- Attested copy of petition
- Attested copy of affidavit (Free will)
- Attested copy statement before the court
- Attested court orders for legal protection.
For personalized assistance with court marriages in Pakistan, contact us to discuss your requirements with confidence. Trust Ali Law Associates for seamless and reliable legal support for court marriages, both locally and internationally.
