Protecting Parental Rights & the Welfare of the Child
At Legum, we recognize that disputes involving children are among the most sensitive and emotionally charged in all of family law. Whether arising out of divorce, separation, parental abduction, or death of a parent, issues of child custody, guardianship, and visitation rights require experienced legal representation guided by compassion, discretion, and a deep understanding of the law.
Our lawyers have represented numerous clients in custody and guardianship proceedings before Guardian Courts and High Courts, including urgent constitutional petitions in cases of unlawful retention or abduction of minors. We also advise on complex transnational disputes involving international child abduction, including cases under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
Our Guardianship and Custody Services Include:
Custody Applications under the Guardian and Wards Act, 1890
We assist parents and guardians in initiating or defending custody proceedings, including interim and permanent custody, and modifications to existing custody arrangements.
Guardianship Applications
We file and contest petitions for guardianship of person and property of minors, especially in cases involving inheritance, education, travel, relocation, or special medical needs.
Visitation Rights & Parenting Time
Where one parent is awarded custody, we work to secure meaningful visitation arrangements for the non-custodial parent, taking into account the best interest of the child and practical feasibility.
Parental Abduction & Wrongful Retention
We act swiftly in cases involving parental abduction, including where one parent unlawfully removes or retains a child in violation of a custody order. In such cases, we pursue immediate relief before Guardian Courts or constitutional remedies before the High Court.
Interim Relief in Urgent Cases
We regularly move for interim custody, stay orders, and injunctive relief in urgent situations where a child’s safety or welfare is at risk.
Cross-Border Custody Disputes
Our team has experience handling international child custody disputes, including petitions involving foreign jurisdictions and coordination with consulates and international authorities under treaty arrangements such as the Hague Convention.
Focus on the Welfare of the Minor
Pakistani courts follow the principle that the welfare of the minor is paramount in all custody and guardianship proceedings. We work closely with our clients to present a strong case that reflects their genuine commitment to the child’s emotional, educational, physical, and financial well-being.
Why Choose Legum?
- Deep experience before Guardian Courts and Family Courts in Karachi and beyond
- Successful representation in complex and high-conflict custody disputes
- Trusted counsel in Constitutional Petitions before the High Courts including the Sindh High Court and Islamabad High Court
- A reputation for sensitivity, discretion, and child-centered advocacy
- Practical solutions for both amicable and contested matters
Contact Us
If you are facing a child custody dispute, seeking guardianship of a minor, or require urgent legal relief in a sensitive parental matter, contact Legum today. Our team of family and child custody lawyers in Karachi is ready to protect your rights and safeguard your child’s future.